"This pattern of accomplishment and frenzy, acquisition and emptiness has become one of our most insidious and unconscious driving forces. But when we lose the ability to pay careful and patient attention to our inner lives and the process of cultivating love with the people we value; when we emphasize competition, success, self-sufficiency, individualism, and material progress over the development of the integrity and spiritual quality of our lives, we put ourselves, our inner as well as social selves, at risk. Because of this emphasis, our self-worth rests on our achievements and our possessions rather than on our moral character, compassion, and wisdom. The advertising media portrays the successful person as organized, on-the-go, and in control of a complicated lifestyle. Self- validation is a constant process of comparing ourselves, especially those in our peer and friendship groups. In this world of brands and brand names we are what we possess." - Bud Harris, "Sacred Selfishness"
Posted on: Sat, 15 Jun 2013 01:19:30 +0000
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