Tuesday, February 21

the nonpossessive life

"to be able to enjoy fully the many good things the world has to offer, we must be detached from them. To be detached does not mean to be indifferent or uninterested. It means to be nonpossesive. Life is a gift to be grateful for and not a property to cling to.
A nonpossessive life is a free life. But such freedom is only possible when we have a deep sense of belonging. To whom then do we belong?" -Henri J.M. Nouwen
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  1. Unknown12:03 PM

    Great words today. I do enjoy Nouwen.

    Is this from 'Life of the Beloved'?

    (also- in the word verification: Tom TV)

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  2. Unknown12:15 PM

    Ah!

    well, that was yesterday's message. Today's message was 'True Intimacy'.

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