Human potential is the same for all. Your feeling, 'I am of no value', is wrong. Absolutely wrong. You are deceiving yourself. We all have the power of thought β so what are you lacking? If you have will-power , then you can do anything. It is usually said that you are your own master.
Interpretation
Everyone has inherent value and the capability to achieve their goals through willpower and self-belief.
This quote by the Dalai Lama emphasizes the idea that every individual possesses equal potential, regardless of their self-perception of worth. It asserts that feelings of inadequacy are misleading and encourages self-reflection on one's capabilities, suggesting that with determination and willpower, anyone can overcome obstacles and achieve their dreams, ultimately positioning oneself as the master of one's fate.
In practice
During a motivational workshop, to inspire attendees to recognize their own capabilities.
Human beings are not intrinsically selfish, which isolates us from others. We are essentially social animals who depend on others to meet our needs. We achieve happiness, prosperity and progress through social interaction. Therefore, having a kind and helpful attitude contributes to our own and others' happiness.
Material objects give rise to physical happiness, while spiritual development gives rise to mental happiness. Since we experience both physical and mental happiness, we need both material and spiritual development. This is why, for our own good and that of society we need to balance material progress with inner development.
All major religious traditions carry basically the same message, that is love, compassion and forgiveness the important thing is they should be part of our daily lives.
The ultimate source of a happy life is warm-heartedness. This means extending to others the kind of concern we have for ourselves. On a simple level we find that if we have a compassionate heart we naturally have more friends. And scientists today are discovering that while anger and hatred eat into our immune system, warm-heartedness and compassion are good for our health.
My religion is kindness. _x000D_ A good mind, a good heart, _x000D_ warm feelings these are _x000D_ the most important things.
If a person's basic state of mind is serene and calm, then it is possible for this inner peace to overwhelm a painful physical experience. On the other hand, if someone is suffering from depression, anxiety, or any form of emotional distress, then even if he or she happens to be enjoying physical comforts, he will not really be able to experience the happiness that these could bring.
It is difficult to feel accomplished when you're not accomplishing something that matters to you. Doing something 'for your own good' is rarely for your own good if it causes you to be less than who you really are.
When you have to work with and exist amongst cynical, burned-out personnel on a set, it doesn't matter what you're shooting or how much you're being paid - it's not worth it.
You ought to run the hardest when you feel the worst. Never let the other guy know you're down.
Awake, arise or be for ever fallβn.
A developed India by 2020, or even earlier, is not a dream. It need not be a mere vision in the minds of many Indians. It is a mission we can all take up - and succeed.
There are going to be times when we can't wait for somebody. Now, you're either on the bus or off the bus.
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