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"Soft addictions are an alluring, seductive aspect of our culture - they are easy to attain and socially acceptable, they are even encouraged in many cases. Yet they are lethal to the spirit."
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"It seems to me that, in every culture, I come across a chapter headed "Wisdom." And then I know exactly what is going to follow: "Vanity of vanities, all is vanity.""

"Sexual, racial, gender violence and other forms of discrimination and violence in a culture cannot be eliminated without changing culture."

"If the cultural elite has its way, the U.S. will be much more like Europe."

"In a kind of a way there's a bit of that happening now so we have to be careful to preserve our culture."

"The culture industry not so much adapts to the reactions of its customers as it counterfeits them."

"Regardless of whether you speak the language or are familiar with a culture, the picture should hold up."

"Beer is the Danish national drink, and the Danish national weakness is another beer."

"What becomes fascinating is the way the culture industry doesn't deny it and doesn't try to mitigate it, but tries to sell its products as a way of liberating oneself."
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"As we get past our superficial material wants and instant gratification we connect to a deeper part of ourselves, as well as to others, and the universe."


"We've observed that people who stall in their personal growth work often have counterproductive soft addictions that stand in their way of growth and having the life they say they want. It can be a simple thing, such as watching TV instead of finishing a project."


"Soft addictions are an alluring, seductive aspect of our culture - they are easy to attain and socially acceptable, they are even encouraged in many cases. Yet they are lethal to the spirit."


"Feelings or emotions are the universal language and are to be honored. They are the authentic expression of who you are at your deepest place."


"When we learn new behaviors and break through to higher levels of consciousness and love, we can fulfill the deeper spiritual hunger within."


"I learned to be with myself rather than avoiding myself with limiting habits; I started to be aware of my feelings more, rather than numb them."


"When not deeply engaged in creative activities, or numbed out by the TV, I felt empty. My heart hurt. I often felt hollow or as if I were some sort of wispy ghost, barely existing."


"We are hungry for more; if we do not consciously pursue the More, we create less for ourselves and make it more difficult to experience More in life."


"Only after I faced the unhappiness of my first marriage did I start on the path of personal growth."
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