Anthony de Mello’s book, The Way to Love, has had a profound influence on my life. He introduced me to the concept of attachment, particularly how they become obstacles to our joy. In this passage, he relates the Christian story of how the rich man cannot enter the kingdom of God because he’s attached to his wealth. Only by dropping our attachments can we experience joy. Sorry for the few pauses in my reading, my light was fading and I was struggling to see! That’s perhaps a metaphor I’ll save for next time.
