When the sage points at the moon, all that the idiot sees is the finger.
Anthony De MelloRead
Enlightenment is: absolute cooperation with the inevitable.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Enlightenment involves fully embracing and cooperating with the natural flow of life.
This quote by Anthony De Mello suggests that true enlightenment comes from understanding and accepting the inevitability of life's events. By cooperating with what life presents rather than resisting it, one can achieve a state of peace and wisdom that transcends suffering and confusion.
Themes
EnlightenmentCooperationInevitableAcceptanceWisdom
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about personal growth during a life coaching seminar.
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