The spiritual journey involves going beyond hope and fear, stepping into unknown territory, continually moving forward. The most important aspect of being on the spiritual path may be just to keep moving.
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The future is completely open and we are writing it moment to moment.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The future is shaped by our present actions and decisions.
This quote highlights the idea that the future is not predetermined but is instead a result of our current choices and actions. It encourages us to recognize our power in shaping what is to come, emphasizing that every moment is an opportunity to create the life we desire.
Themes
FutureChoicesMomentActionCreation
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about personal growth.
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Meditation practice isn’t about trying to throw ourselves away and become something better. It’s about befriending who we are already. The ground of practice is you or me or whoever we are right now, just as we are. That’s the ground, that’s what we study, that’s what we come to know with tremendous curiosity and interest.
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We have two alternatives: either we question our beliefs - or we don't. Either we accept our fixed versions of reality- or we begin to challenge them. In Buddha's opinion, to train in staying open and curious - to train in dissolving our assumptions and beliefs - is the best use of our human lives.
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