Live before you die, so that death is also a lively celebration.
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Spirituality is not some external goal that one must seek, but a part of the divine core of each of us, which we must reveal.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Spirituality is inherent within us and needs to be uncovered rather than pursued externally.
The quote by B.K.S. Iyengar emphasizes that spirituality is not something we should chase as an external achievement, but rather it is an intrinsic aspect of our being. It suggests that every individual has a divine essence that is already present, and the journey of spirituality involves revealing and recognizing this inner truth rather than searching for it in the outside world.
Themes
SpiritualityInner SelfDivine EssenceSelf-Discovery
In practice
Example use cases
During a meditation retreat, I shared the quote by B.K.S. Iyengar to encourage participants to look within themselves for spirituality.
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