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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We are all affecting the world every moment, whether we mean to or not. Our actions and states of mind matter, because we are so deeply interconnected with one another.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Our actions influence the world and others, highlighting our interconnectedness.
This quote by Ram Dass emphasizes the idea that every action we take and every thought we have has an impact on the world and those around us, regardless of our intentions. It reminds us that we are all part of a larger tapestry of life, where our individual contributions, whether positive or negative, ripple through the interconnected web of humanity.
Themes
InterconnectednessImpactActionsMindfulnessWorld
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about social responsibility.
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