I met the painter Miie Tamaki during a seminar about Feminine Energy. I asked about her religion.
- I no longer have a religion - she replied.
Noting my surprise, she explained:
- I was educated as a Buddhist. The monks taught me that the spiritual path is a constant renunciation: we must overcome our envy, our hatred, all anxieties of faith, our desires.
“I managed to free myself of all of that, until one day my heart became empty: the sins had left, and taken my human nature along with them.
“To begin with I was pleased, but I noticed that I no longer shared the joys and passions of those around me. That was when I abandoned religion: today I have my conflicts, my moments of anger and despair, but I know that I am once again close to mankind - and consequently close to God”.
by Paulo Coelho
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