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Detachment from material possessions can lead to greater spiritual freedom from "summary" of The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything by James Martin
Detachment from material possessions can lead to greater spiritual freedom. This may seem counterintuitive in a culture that often equates happiness with the accumulation of wealth and possessions. However, as the Jesuit tradition teaches, true freedom comes from not being overly attached to material things. When we are able to let go of our attachments to possessions, we are free to focus on what truly matters in life. Material possessions can often distract us from our spiritual lives. When we are consumed with acquiring more things, we may neglect our relationships, our personal growth, and our connection to something greater than ourselves. By detaching from material possessions, we are able to p...
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