Maharajji told me, 'Give up anger and I'll help you.' I found _x000D_ that love freed me back into the ocean of love and my righteous anger didn't do that. And I would rather be free than right.
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In working with those who are dying, I offer another human being a spacious environment with my mind in which they can die as they need to die. I have no right to define how another person should die. I'm just there to help them transition, however they need to do it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Respecting the individual's journey in the process of dying is essential.
This quote by Ram Dass emphasizes the importance of providing a supportive and understanding environment for those facing death. It highlights the need for caregivers to allow individuals to die in their own way, free from judgment or predefined notions of how they should experience this profound transition.
Themes
DeathTransitionSupportCaregivingHumanity
In practice
Example use cases
In a eulogy, I might use this quote to highlight the importance of supporting loved ones in their final moments.
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