Feeling important makes one heavy, clumsy and vain. To be a warrior one needs to be light and fluid.
Carlos CastanedaRead
A path is only a path, and there is no affront, to oneself or to others, in dropping it if that is what your heart tells you . . . Look at every path closely and deliberately. Try it as many times as you think necessary. Then ask yourself alone, one question . . . Does this path have a heart? If it does, the path is good; if it doesn't it is of no use.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of following one's heart when choosing a path in life.
Carlos Castaneda's quote reflects the philosophical idea that the choices we make in life should resonate with our true selves. It suggests that we must evaluate our paths carefully and honestly, and if a particular path does not bring us fulfillment or joy, we should feel free to abandon it. The essence of this wisdom lies in the acknowledgement that personal happiness and authenticity are paramount.
Themes
PathHeartChoicesSelf-DiscoveryWisdom
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about following your dreams.
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