Embrace suffering, and you transform your relationship with what causes you to suffer, as well as your relationship with suffering itself.
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One doesn't stay in a state of nirvana by hiding from difficulties. You stay in nirvana by lavishing nirvana on everyone you meet, by giving it away as fast as you receive it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True peace and enlightenment come from sharing joy and compassion with others, not avoiding challenges.
This quote by Adyashanti emphasizes that achieving a state of nirvana or true happiness isn't about isolating oneself from difficulties or hardships. Instead, it's about actively sharing that state of joy, peace, and enlightenment with others, thereby fostering a cycle of positivity and compassion that enriches both oneself and the community around them.
Themes
NirvanaSharingCompassionHappinessJoy
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about community service.
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