Escapism
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"We do not say, 'Escape into the moment. There is no future,' because this is merely irresponsible."[1]
"This need to escape your own anxiety, your own discomfort, leads to endless pursuits, endless distractions, none of which can resolve your fundamental problem. And your fundamental problem is your mind is not connected to Knowledge within yourself, so the mind and the Spirit are disconnected."[2]
"You can be fully present and find temporary escape from your worldly burdens and conflicts. But difficulties will continue."[3]
"The personal side is all about fear and survival. It knows that it cannot overcome the forces of nature and that its fight to survive will in time be overwhelmed, and so it seeks comfort and escape."[4]
References
- ↑ Wisdom from the Greater Community, Book 1, Chapter 8: Preparing for the Future
- ↑ Deepening Your Spiritual Practice: Deepening Your Spiritual Practice
- ↑ Wisdom from the Greater Community, Book 1, Chapter 21: Enduring Happiness
- ↑ Wisdom from the Greater Community, Book 1, Chapter 11: Power and Responsibility
See also
Further study
- Wisdom from the Greater Community, Book 1, Chapter 22: Escaping Suffering
- Wisdom from the Greater Community, Book 1, Chapter 25: Escaping Fear
- Greater Community Spirituality, Chapter 19: What is religion?