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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The most exquisite paradox; as soon as you give it all up, you can have it all.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True abundance comes when we let go of attachment and desire.
This quote by Ram Dass highlights the paradoxical nature of fulfillment and desire. It suggests that by relinquishing our tight grip on possessions, outcomes, and expectations, we open ourselves up to experiencing true abundance and joy. The act of surrendering can lead to a richer, more meaningful existence, as we stop chasing after what we want and instead embrace what we have.
Themes
AbundanceSurrenderAttachmentFulfillmentParadox
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about finding peace and happiness.
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