We start making every child ambitious, and ambition means you cannot love; ambition is anti-love. Ambition needs fight, ambition needs struggle, ambition needs you to use others as a means.
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When you feel expansion of your consciousness, that is the most ecstatic experience possible, because suddenly you are the whole universe. Stars are within you. The sun rises within you and sets within you. The earth moves within you. The flowers blossom within you.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the profound connection between the individual and the universe, suggesting that true ecstasy comes from this realization.
Rajneesh highlights the transformative experience of expanding one's consciousness, where an individual feels a deep connection to the universe. This state of awareness leads to a sense of unity and oneness, feeling the presence of cosmic elements within oneself, representing a powerful emotional and spiritual awakening.
Themes
ConsciousnessUniverseEcstasyConnectionSpirituality
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a mindfulness meditation retreat to inspire participants.
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