All happiness comes from awareness. The more we are conscious the deeper the joy. Acceptance of pain, non-resistance, courage and endurance - these open deep and perennial sources of real happiness, true bliss.
Sri Nisargadatta MaharajRead
The first steps in self-acceptance are not at all pleasant, for what one sees is not a happy sight. One needs all the courage to go further.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Self-acceptance requires facing uncomfortable truths about oneself and mustered courage to continue on that journey.
This quote by Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj highlights the often challenging and uncomfortable process of self-acceptance. It suggests that the initial stages of acknowledging one's true self can reveal harsh realities that are difficult to confront, but emphasizes the necessity of courage to persist and seek deeper understanding and growth despite the discomfort.
Themes
Self-AcceptanceCourageGrowthTruthPersonal Development
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a motivational speech about overcoming personal challenges.
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Learn to live without self concern. _x000D_ _x000D_ For this you must know your own true being as indomitable, fearless and ever victorious. _x000D_ _x000D_ Once you know with absolute certainty that nothing can trouble you but your own imagination, _x000D_ _x000D_ you come to disregard your desires and fears, concepts and ideas, and live by truth alone.
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Do not neglect this body. This is the house of God; take care of it, only in this body can God be realized.
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