Amazing as it might seem, many people are afraid of happiness. To such people, being at one with life would mean changing certain habits - and losing their own identity.
We often decide we are unworthy of the good things which happen to us. We do not accept miracles - for to accept them gives us the sensation that we owe God something. Furthermore, we are afraid we might "grow accustomed" to happiness.
We think: "it is better not to taste the chalice of joy, because we shall suffer so much when it is gone."
Afraid to diminish, we cease to grow. Afraid to cry, we cease to laugh. Here are a few stories about this:
-Told by Paulo Coelho
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