Most people don't live aware lives. They live mechanical lives, mechanical thoughts - generally somebody else's - mechanical emotions, mechanical actions, mechanical reactions.
Anthony de MelloWhen you fight something, you're tied to it forever. As long as you're fighting it, youโre giving it power.
Anthony de MelloBefore enlightenment, I used to be depressed; after enlightenment, I continue to be depressed.
Anthony de Mello