Eating, drinking. sleeping, pro-creating. A little laughter, a lot of tears. Is this all there is to life? Don't die like a worm on the surface of the planet. WAKE UP and be all that you can be, you are so much more than that.
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A desire arises in the mind. It is satisfied immediately another comes. In the interval which separates two desires a perfect calm reigns in the mind. It is at this moment freed from all thought, love or hate. Complete peace equally reigns between two mental waves.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote highlights the transient nature of desires and the fleeting calm that exists between them.
Sivananda's quote reflects on the nature of desires, emphasizing that while they constantly arise and pass, there exists a brief moment of peace in between. This peace is characterized by a cessation of thought, love, or hate, suggesting that clarity and tranquility can be found when one is not consumed by desires. It encourages mindfulness and the acknowledgment of this calm as a fundamental aspect of mental well-being.
Themes
DesireCalmPeaceMindThought
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote in a meditation workshop to emphasize the importance of finding peace between thoughts.
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