Always remember, joy is not incidental to spiritual quest. It is vital.
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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.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Peace can be achieved by reconciling opposing views or individuals.
This quote emphasizes the idea that true peace is rooted in the ability to unite and harmonize conflicting beliefs or perspectives. It suggests that rather than viewing opposites as barriers to peace, one should recognize the potential for reconciliation and understanding, highlighting that diversity in thought and character can coexist and lead to harmony.
Themes
PeaceOppositesReconciliationHarmonyUnderstanding
In practice
Example use cases
During a conflict resolution workshop, I quoted, 'The essence of peace is to merge two opposites.'
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