Embrace suffering, and you transform your relationship with what causes you to suffer, as well as your relationship with suffering itself.
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Now don't think that awakening is the end. Awakening is the end of seeking, the end of the seeker, but it is the beginning of a life lived from your true nature.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Awakening marks a transition from seeking enlightenment to living authentically.
This quote by Adyashanti emphasizes that awakening is not the final destination; rather, it signifies the conclusion of the pursuit of enlightenment and the seeker mentality. It suggests that true awakening leads to a new phase in life where one begins to live genuinely from their authentic self, free from the constraints of previous searches for meaning.
Themes
AwakeningAuthenticityTrue NatureLifeSeeking
In practice
Example use cases
During a mindfulness seminar to discuss personal growth and awareness.
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