The Way to Love: Meditations for Life by Anthony de Mello
"Attachments" help prevent us from achieving love. The short book talks of the importance of not having too much attachment to people or things. We can help enjoy the events and activities. However, the praise of men will not provide us long term joy. If we do something just for others to enjoy we are dependent on them for our happiness. If we do it internally, we can have the joy internalized that cannot be taken from us.
de Mello was an Indian-born Jesuit priest. This book is a quick look at some of his philosophy. It provides some key points for discipline and seeking of happiness. It also cautions that even our "personal" happiness can be overcome as we seek and produce for others.,
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