The fraud committed on us is so close to home that it is difficult to realize when we are headed in the wrong direction. When we are involved in egoistic ideas we can easily lose our way. Our intuition is mute and the truth is obscured by the noise and confusion of our daily lives.
What we need at such times is a good tonic to restore mental clarity and a sense of purpose.
The books of Eric Hoffer are just what the doctor ordered. His aphorisms and insights into human nature are refreshing. In addition, his pungent criticism of society acts as a clarion call that forewarns the spiritual sojourner of the pitfalls that lie in wait for those who are sleepwalking.
Friday, September 19, 2014
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