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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Counseling has to do with intuition, with work on oneself, with the quietness of one's mind and the openness of one's heart.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Counseling involves self-reflection and emotional openness.
This quote emphasizes the importance of introspection and emotional readiness in the process of counseling. Ram Dass suggests that effective counseling relies on understanding oneself, maintaining mental calmness, and being open-hearted, all of which contribute to deeper connections and healing.
Themes
CounselingIntuitionSelf-ReflectionOpennessMindfulness
In practice
Example use cases
In a workshop on emotional intelligence, this quote can inspire participants towards self-discovery.
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