Always remember, joy is not incidental to spiritual quest. It is vital.
Interpretation
Joy is essential for spiritual growth and should not be seen as a mere side effect.
This quote emphasizes the importance of joy in the journey of spiritual exploration. It suggests that experiencing joy is not just a privilege along the path but a fundamental necessity that enriches one's connection to spirituality and enhances personal growth.
In practice
During a motivational speech about personal development.
The essence of peace is to merge two opposites. Therefore your notions should not scare you if you see another, who absolutely opposes you, and you presume that there is no chance for peace between you two. On the same token when you see two individuals who are exactly two opposites, never say it would be impossible for them to reconcile. On the contrary, and this is the perfection of peace to make it between two opposites.
While praying, listen to the words very carefully. When your heart is attentive, your entire being enters your prayer without your having to force it.
For the human mind is seldom at stay: If you do not grow better, you will most undoubtedly grow worse.
The best antidote I know for worry is work. The best cure for weariness is the challenge of helping someone who is even more tired. One of the great ironies of life is this: He or she who serves almost always benefits more than he or she who is served.
Seeking means: to have a goal; but finding means: to be free, to be receptive, to have no goal. You, O worthy one, are perhaps indeed a seeker, for in striving towards your goal, you do not see many things that are under your nose.
True power does not need arrogance, a long beard and a barking voice. True power strangles you with silk ribbons, charm and intelligence.
Needing to talk badly about others indicates low self esteem. That means, 'I feel so low that instead of picking myself up, I have to cut others down.' Letting go of negative things quickly is healthy.
The holy child is waiting to be born in every instant, not just once a year.
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