Human potential is the same for all. Your feeling, 'I am of no value', is wrong. Absolutely wrong. You are deceiving yourself. We all have the power of thought — so what are you lacking? If you have will-power , then you can do anything. It is usually said that you are your own master.
Interpretation
Everyone has inherent value and the capability to achieve their goals through willpower and self-belief.
This quote by the Dalai Lama emphasizes the idea that every individual possesses equal potential, regardless of their self-perception of worth. It asserts that feelings of inadequacy are misleading and encourages self-reflection on one's capabilities, suggesting that with determination and willpower, anyone can overcome obstacles and achieve their dreams, ultimately positioning oneself as the master of one's fate.
In practice
During a motivational workshop, to inspire attendees to recognize their own capabilities.
Human beings are not intrinsically selfish, which isolates us from others. We are essentially social animals who depend on others to meet our needs. We achieve happiness, prosperity and progress through social interaction. Therefore, having a kind and helpful attitude contributes to our own and others' happiness.
Material objects give rise to physical happiness, while spiritual development gives rise to mental happiness. Since we experience both physical and mental happiness, we need both material and spiritual development. This is why, for our own good and that of society we need to balance material progress with inner development.
All major religious traditions carry basically the same message, that is love, compassion and forgiveness the important thing is they should be part of our daily lives.
The ultimate source of a happy life is warm-heartedness. This means extending to others the kind of concern we have for ourselves. On a simple level we find that if we have a compassionate heart we naturally have more friends. And scientists today are discovering that while anger and hatred eat into our immune system, warm-heartedness and compassion are good for our health.
My religion is kindness. _x000D_ A good mind, a good heart, _x000D_ warm feelings these are _x000D_ the most important things.
If a person's basic state of mind is serene and calm, then it is possible for this inner peace to overwhelm a painful physical experience. On the other hand, if someone is suffering from depression, anxiety, or any form of emotional distress, then even if he or she happens to be enjoying physical comforts, he will not really be able to experience the happiness that these could bring.
Drugs are not always necessary. Belief in recovery always is.
Persistence overshadows even talent as the most valuable resource shaping the quality of life.
There is no straight line to a dream.
Failing is an event, not a person. Yesterday ended last night.
I'm going to keep going until I succeed — or die. Don't think I don't know how this might end. I've known it for years.
Any active sportsman has to be very focused; you've got to be in the right frame of mind. If your energy is diverted in various directions, you do not achieve the results. I need to know when to switch on and switch off: and the rest of the things happen around that. Cricket is in the foreground, the rest is in the background.
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