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Remember the emphasis on the heart. the mind lives in doubt and the heart lives in trust. When you trust, suddenly you become centered.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of trusting one's heart over the doubts of the mind.
Rajneesh's quote highlights the conflict between the rational mind, which is often filled with doubt, and the intuitive heart, which is rooted in trust and faith. By choosing to trust the heart, one can achieve a sense of inner peace and centeredness, suggesting that emotional intuition can lead to deeper understanding and fulfillment in life.
Themes
HeartMindTrustDoubtCenteredness
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about following your intuition during tough decisions.
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