Maharajji told me, 'Give up anger and I'll help you.' I found _x000D_ that love freed me back into the ocean of love and my righteous anger didn't do that. And I would rather be free than right.
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You can be still and still moving. Content even in your discontent.
Interpretation
What this quote means
One can find peace and acceptance even in difficult circumstances.
This quote by Ram Dass suggests that true stillness and contentment come from within, regardless of external conditions. It encourages the idea that one can maintain a sense of peace and purpose even amid turmoil or dissatisfaction, emphasizing the importance of inner strength and acceptance.
Themes
StillnessContentmentInner PeaceDiscontentAcceptance
In practice
Example use cases
During a meditation session, this quote can inspire participants to find peace within themselves.
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