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Jun 2021
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90 - Addictive Love

Anthony De Mello/The DeMello Spirituality Center
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The heart in love remains soft and sensitive. But when you’re hell-bent on getting this or that thing  or result or person, you become ruthless, hard, and insensitive. How can you love people when you need people? You can only use them. If I need you to make me happy, I’ve got to use you, I’ve got to manipulate you, I’ve got to find ways and means of winning ... Show More
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