“If you wish to understand control, think of a little child that is given a taste for drugs.
As the drugs penetrate the body of the child, it becomes addicted; its whole being cries out for the drug.
To be without the drug is so unbearable a torment that it seems preferable to die. Think of that image –
the body has gotten addicted to the drug. Now this is exactly what your society did to you when you were born.
You were not allowed to enjoy the solid, nutritious food of life namely, work, play, fun, laughter,
the company of people, the pleasures of the senses and the mind.
You were given a taste for the drug called approval, appreciation, attention.”
Anthony de Mello
“How would your world start to change if you were willing to ask for what you want?” It turns out that if you’re willing to ask for what you want, new possibilities emerge, and you may be surprised at how often you get what you’ve asked for. You may discover that it’s easier to get what you want than you may ever have suspected. In this article, we’re going to explore the power of asking for what you want. Read More →