February 26, 2008
As long as I keep running about asking: “Do you love me? Do you really love me?” I give all the power to the voices of the world and put myself in bondage because the world is filled with “ifs.” The world says: “Yes, I love you if you are good-looking, intelligent, and wealthy. I love you if you have a good education, a good job, and good connections. I love you if you produce much, sell much, and buy much.”There are endless “ifs” hidden in the world’s love. These “ifs” enslave me, since it is impossible to respond adequately to all of them. . .I am the prodigal son every time I search for unconditional love where it cannot be found. Henri Nouwen, The Return of The Prodigal Son
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