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Now I know, I just found out…

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By Nicolae Steinhardt

Illustration from iStockphoto

When a man manages to succeed, to reach a goal that demanded a lot of effort, pride starts to overrun his soul. The one that loses weight looks at fat people with contempt. The one that quits smoking becomes a stiff neck when others still bear the weight of their addiction. If one manages to suppress his sexuality, the sinner that is driven by instinct becomes the object of hate and contempt.

The things that make us better might be more vile that the original sins. What we achieve can poison our soul with venom. The money you can gain might turn you into an arrogant and cheap man. The wealth can push you into the scary abyss of the sin. The way towards love gets narrow when we look at the others from the height of a flying eagle. The gentleness of the heart dries out on the spindle of despise, hate and pride if the soul is not ready to accept the success with the modesty and grace of a gentle flower. Everything we do for ourselves brings us energy that is meant to turn back into the world, for those that still are in agony, in misery and sin. Read the rest of this entry »

Written by Alexandru Dan

May 31, 2010 at 08:38

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