All happiness comes from awareness. The more we are conscious the deeper the joy. Acceptance of pain, non-resistance, courage and endurance - these open deep and perennial sources of real happiness, true bliss.
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Nothing troubles me. I offer no resistance to trouble - therefore it does not stay with me. On your side there is so much trouble. On mine there is no trouble at all. Come to my side.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Embracing a peaceful mindset allows one to remain unaffected by external troubles.
This quote highlights the importance of mental resilience and perspective in dealing with life's challenges. By choosing not to resist trouble, one can maintain inner peace and remain detached from negativity, suggesting that troubles can only persist if we engage with them emotionally.
Themes
PeaceTroubleMindsetResilienceNegativity
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about stress management, you can use this quote to illustrate the importance of not letting problems define our mindset.
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Learn to live without self concern. _x000D_ _x000D_ For this you must know your own true being as indomitable, fearless and ever victorious. _x000D_ _x000D_ Once you know with absolute certainty that nothing can trouble you but your own imagination, _x000D_ _x000D_ you come to disregard your desires and fears, concepts and ideas, and live by truth alone.
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Do not neglect this body. This is the house of God; take care of it, only in this body can God be realized.
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