‘mature love is union under the condition of preserving one’s integrity, one’s individuality. Love is an active power in man; a power which breaks through the walls which separate man from his fellow men, which unites him with others; love makes him overcome the sense of isolation and separateness, yet it permits him to be himself, to retain his integrity. In love the paradox occurs that two beings become one and yet remain two.’

Jon and Sam discuss this and a few more choice passages of this classic work, and manage to include a fascinating tangential discussion about the decriminalization of cannabis for medical research.
Sam picked the Erich Fromm quotes.
--------------
‘The Canadian parliament had criminalized cannabis … following the publication of The Black Candle … [that] spewed out venom about the “dregs of humanity” … all marijuana users are “non-white and non-Christian, wanting only to seduce white women.” [the author] warned of “an international conspiracy of yellow and black drug pushers” whose ultimate goal is “the domination of the bright proud races of the world.” [Marijuana] has the effect of driving them completely insane. The addict loses all sense of moral responsibility. Addicts to this drug, while under its influence, are immune to pain, become raving maniacs, and are liable to kill or indulge in any form of violence…” … Canadian lawmakers … banned marijuana without any debate or scientific evidence … Lengthy jail sentences – up to seven years for possession and life in prison for trafficking – were meted out…’ Martin A Lee, Smoke Signals, Scribner, 2012
----------------------------

To buy your own copy of Jon's classic book, Let's Sell These People a Piece of Blue Sky: https://www.amazon.com/Lets-sell-these-people-Piece-ebook/dp/B00BF385HG/ (now FREE with Kindle Unlimited!)

To buy a copy of Jon's Book, "Opening Minds": https://www.amazon.com/opening-minds-manipulation-influence-brainwashing-ebook/dp/B01LYWEPJV/

---------------------------------

Check out our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/jonatack

or for a one-time donation, use our PayPal link!: https://www.paypal.me/jonatackandfriends

follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/atack_jon
and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/openmindstoday/

for respectful, insightful, and engaging discussion on coercive control, manipulation, abusive groups and individuals, and more, join our facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/803202686721445/ (for faster acceptance to the group, please answer the “prove you’re not a ‘bot” questions)