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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In meditation we can watch the itch instead of scratching it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Meditation helps us observe our desires and discomforts without reacting to them immediately.
In this quote, Ram Dass emphasizes the value of meditation as a practice that allows individuals to become aware of their thoughts and sensations, particularly the urges and habitual reactions that can lead to suffering. By watching our impulses, like the instinct to scratch an itch, instead of automatically responding to them, we cultivate mindfulness and the ability to choose how we react, which ultimately fosters a deeper understanding of our inner lives.
Themes
MeditationMindfulnessAwarenessReactivenessSelf-Control
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a workshop on mindfulness to illustrate the practice of observing thoughts and feelings.
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