When a storm comes, it is the trees that get uprooted. Be as humble as the grass and nothing can touch you.
Sri Sri Ravi ShankarRead
Material wealth does not equate to success. Equanimity and peace of mind does
Interpretation
True success is measured by inner peace rather than material possessions.
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's quote emphasizes that genuine success is not found in accumulating material wealth, but rather in achieving a state of calmness and mental stability. It suggests that true fulfillment comes from within, and that equanimity and peace of mind are the ultimate indicators of success in one's life.
In practice
This quote can be used as a guiding principle in a personal development workshop.
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