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Unlimited Horizons
Anyone challenged by this type of affliction is typically so intensely fascinated • by the mere act of accumulating (material objects,
status, security etc.), or_ • by the attempt to bring back bygone experiences
(power, recognition, the affection of others, the experi
ence of falling in love, physical highs etc.) that he has neither time nor energy for inner growth.
Greed originates in disorientation. It makes a ridiculously. small part of our life appear so extremely important that all the 'rest' seems irrelevant. Greed disables all consideration for others, and ultimately prevents us from recognizing the entire world as 'our own'.
This disorientation remains a theme of our life as long as we keep on senselessly accumulating ever more matter, power etc. - and as long as we disregard or brush aside the needs and rights of others.
If - on the other hand - we have neutralized this challenge, the greed and inconsiderateness of others are unable to touch
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The Limited Effect of Material Possessions Few things truly give us the pleasure modern advertising suggests. After our initial 'high' of buying wears off, more often than not we are quite disappointed how little joy a purchase brings us. All too soon an unfulfilled craving forces us to again seek novel objects and experiences.
