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Awareness

The Perils and Opportunities of Reality

by Anthony de Mello

Who This Book Is For

The ideal reader of Awareness suspects their life is “working” on paper yet feels steered by praise, outcomes, and quiet fear. They’re curious, not credulous—eager to test ideas in direct experience rather than collect beliefs. They value honesty over comfort, can laugh at themselves, and prefer clear, practical handles to mystical fog. They’re tired of fixing and optimizing, and want relief from rumination, resentment, and self-performance. They’re open to paradox: loving more by needing less; acting clearly without inner drama. They don’t need a hero’s-journey pep talk; they want a mirror, not a mascot. They’re ready to notice payoffs (approval, control, security), shift demand to preference, and practice short, frequent reps in daily life. They’re comfortable with blunt humor that pokes ego. In short, they want freedom that’s ordinary and testable—less labeling, more seeing; fewer bargains, warmer love; simpler action, quieter head.

Book Details

Categories
Spirituality, Philosophy, Nonfiction
Pages
184
Published
1992
Language
ENGLISH
Rating
4.3 (16,198 reviews)

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