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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We gain internal freedom through external actions.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True freedom is achieved through our actions in the world around us.
This quote by Ram Dass highlights the idea that one's sense of internal freedom or liberation is often the result of engaging in actions that reflect our values and desires in the external world. It suggests that by taking tangible steps and making choices that align with our true selves, we can cultivate a profound sense of freedom within, which may not be possible through mere contemplation or isolation.
Themes
FreedomActionInternalExternalPhilosophy
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech on personal growth.
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