Maharajji told me, 'Give up anger and I'll help you.' I found _x000D_ that love freed me back into the ocean of love and my righteous anger didn't do that. And I would rather be free than right.
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Our plans never turn out as tasty as reality.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Reality often diverges from our expectations and plans.
This quote by Ram Dass highlights the idea that despite our best intentions and careful plans, the actual outcomes of our efforts can be surprisingly different from what we envision. It suggests a certain humility in acknowledging that life unfolds in unexpected ways, often leading to experiences that are richer or more complex than we initially anticipated.
Themes
PlansRealityExpectationsLifeHumility
In practice
Example use cases
A speaker at a conference might use this quote to illustrate the unpredictability of business.
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