Dreams Quote by Anthony de Mello
““of yourself and of other people. If you wish to attain to lasting happiness you must be ready to hate father, mother, even your own life and to take leave of all your possessions. How? Not by renouncing them or giving them up because what you give up violently you are forever bound to. But rather by seeing them for the nightmare they are; and then, whether you keep them or not, they will have lost their grip over you, their power to hurt you, and you will be out of your dream at last, out of your darkness, your fear, your unhappiness. So spend some time seeing each of the things you cling to for what it really is, a nightmare that causes you excitement and pleasure on the one hand but also worry, insecurity, tension, anxiety, fear, unhappiness on the other.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Awareness, 1990
True freedom comes from seeing possessions as transient, reducing their emotional grip.
In simple terms: See things as temporary.
Key Takeaway
Detach from material ties.
Themes
freedom
detachment
mindfulness
inner peace
Mood
contemplative
serene
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- meditation
- minimalist living
- stress reduction
Key Concepts
impermanence
psychological ownership
Questions to Reflect On
- What are you clinging to?
- How can you view it as a nightmare?
A Different Perspective
Attachment may cause isolation.
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