When a storm comes, it is the trees that get uprooted. Be as humble as the grass and nothing can touch you.
Sri Sri Ravi ShankarRead
Meditation is not 'going somewhere;' it's diving deep here, this moment.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Meditation is about focusing deeply on the present moment rather than seeking an escape to a different place or state of mind.
This quote by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar emphasizes that meditation is not a means of escaping reality or traveling to a different mental space; instead, it is about immersing oneself in the present moment. By encouraging us to dive deep into our current experience, it highlights the importance of mindfulness and the profound insights that can be gained from simply being aware of and receptive to what is happening right now.
Themes
MeditationMindfulnessPresent MomentAwarenessSelf-Discovery
In practice
Example use cases
In a mindfulness workshop, one could say this quote to highlight the importance of being present.
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When you judge others, look at yourself - You too have flaws and the divine nature has accepted you with all your flaws. It doesn't judge you. Who are you to judge?
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A child does not try to know the mother, it simply has faith in her. In the same way, having faith in the Divine is the source of the greatest strength.
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A Guru is there to show you what you are. You are not different from Me. Whatever I am, that is what you are.
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Diwali means to be in the present, so drop the regrets of the past and the worries of the future and live in the moment. It is a time to forget the bickering and negativities that have happened through the year. It is a time when you throw light on the wisdom you have gained and welcome a new beginning.
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