...Individualistic material progress and the desire to gain prestige by coming out on top have taken over from the sense of fellowship, compassion and community. Now people live more or less on their own in a small house, jealously guarding their goods and planning to acquire more, with a notice on the gate that says, 'Beware of the Dog. Jean Vanier
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  1. We can be seduced...by powerful political groups that promise more wealth and lower taxes. Those with power can use clever, psychological tricks and play upon our weaknesses and brokenness in order to attract us to their way of thinking. We can be manipulated into illusion.
  2. [Happiness] comes when we choose to be who we are, to be ourselves, at this present moment in our lives.
  3. Look at your own povertywelcome itcherish itdon't be afraidshare your deathbecause thus you will share your love and your life
  4. I am struck by how sharing our weakness and difficulties is more nourishing to others than sharing our qualities and successes.
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