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As meditation goes deep you will feel less and less desires, more and more contentment with whatsoever you have. There will be less and less desire for that which you don't have, and more and more contentment with whatsoever you have. As meditation goes deeper, a very contented consciousness evolves. Ultimately there is no desire, only contentment.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Deep meditation leads to a state of contentment and reduces desires.
This quote emphasizes the transformative power of meditation. As one engages more deeply in meditative practices, the grip of worldly desires loosens, allowing individuals to find satisfaction in their current state. This inner contentment grows as the focus shifts from longing for external satisfactions to appreciating what one already possesses. Ultimately, through this profound practice, one can reach a state where desires fade, leaving only a deep sense of peace and fulfillment.
Themes
MeditationContentmentDesireInner PeaceSatisfaction
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote in a meditation workshop to emphasize the benefits of deep practice.
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