We start making every child ambitious, and ambition means you cannot love; ambition is anti-love. Ambition needs fight, ambition needs struggle, ambition needs you to use others as a means.
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This moment! - this here-now - is forgotten when you start thinking in terms of achieving something. When the achieving mind arises, you lose contact with the paradise you are in.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Focusing on future achievements can distract you from appreciating the present moment.
Rajneesh's quote emphasizes the importance of being present and aware of the 'here and now.' When individuals become overly concerned with future goals and achievements, they often overlook the beauty and joy of their current experiences, which he describes as a 'paradise.' This highlights a philosophical perspective on mindfulness and the significance of living in the moment.
Themes
MindfulnessPresentAppreciationParadiseAchievement
In practice
Example use cases
In a meditation class discussing the importance of being present.
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