Love cannot be had for the asking; it comes only as a gift from the heart of another
Interpretation
Love is not something that can be demanded; it must be freely given from the heart.
This quote emphasizes the idea that love is a genuine and selfless emotion that cannot be forced or transactional. It suggests that true love arises naturally and willingly from one person to another, highlighting its precious, gift-like quality rather than a mere request or expectation.
In practice
In a romantic speech, one might say, 'Remember, love cannot be had for the asking; it comes only as a gift from the heart of another.'
Man is important in one sense only. He was made in the image of God: That is his importance. He is not important for his body, ego, or personality. His constant affirmation of ego-consciousness is the source of all his problems.
When, by meditation, we withdraw restless thoughts from the lake of the mind, we behold our soul, a perfect reflection of Spirit.
It is wisest to be impartial. If you have health, but are attached to it, you will always be afraid of losing it. And if you fear that loss, but become ill, you will suffer. Why not remain forever joyful in the Self?
From joy people are born; for joy they live; in joy they melt at death. Death is an ecstasy, for it removes the burden of the body and frees the soul of all pain springing from body identification. It is the cessation of pain and sorrow.
It is better to meditate a little bit with depth than to mediate long with the mind running here and there. If you do not make an effort to control the mind it will go on doing as it pleases, no matter how long you sit to meditate.
Millions of people never analyze themselves. Mentally they are mechanical products of the factory of their environment, preoccupied with breakfast, lunch, and dinner, working and sleeping, and going here and there to be entertained. They don't know what or why they are seeking, nor why they never realize complete happiness and lasting satisfaction. By evading self-analysis, people go on being robots, conditioned by their environment. True self-analysis is the greatest art of progress.
But to fall in love does not mean to love. One can fall in love and still hate.
Everytime you grab at love you will lose a snowflake of your memory
Joy is the experience of knowing that you are unconditionally loved.
Dear young people, don't be afraid to marry. A faithful and fruitful marriage will bring you happiness.
There is a terrible hunger for love. We all experience that in our lives - the pain, the loneliness. We must have the courage to recognize it. The poor you may have right in your own family. Find them. Love them.
I just want you to know that you’re very special… and the only reason I’m telling you is that I don’t know if anyone else ever has.
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