If you must begin then go all the way, because if you begin and quit, the unfinished business you have left behind begins to haunt you all the time.
Chogyam TrungpaRead
Meditation _x000D_ practice begins by sitting down and assuming your seat cross-legged on _x000D_ the ground. You begin to feel that by simply being on the spot, your _x000D_ life can become workable and even wonderful. You realize that you are _x000D_ capable of sitting like a king or queen on a throne. The regalness of _x000D_ that situation shows you the... dignity that comes from being still and _x000D_ simple.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Meditation helps you find dignity and stability through stillness.
This quote by Chogyam Trungpa emphasizes the transformative power of meditation. By simply sitting in a cross-legged position, one learns to embrace life as manageable and even beautiful. The idea of sitting like a king or queen highlights the inherent dignity found in stillness and simplicity, suggesting that true nobility comes from within rather than from external circumstances.
Themes
MeditationStillnessDignityMindfulnessSimplicity
In practice
Example use cases
During a mindfulness workshop, I shared this quote to encourage participants to embrace stillness.
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