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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Resting in Awareness, we transform all the 'stuff' of our lives.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Being mindful allows us to change our life's experiences for the better.
In this quote, Ram Dass highlights the importance of being present and aware in our lives. When we rest in a state of awareness, we can view our experiences, challenges, and emotional baggage differently, allowing us to transform them into opportunities for growth and understanding.
Themes
AwarenessTransformationMindfulnessLifeGrowth
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote in a mindfulness workshop to illustrate the power of awareness.
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