The quality of everything we do: our physical actions, our verbal actions, and even our mental actions, depends on our motivation. That's why it's important for us to examine our motivation in our day to day life. If we cultivate respect for others and our motivation is sincere, if we develop a genuine concern for others’ well-being, then all our actions will be positive.
Interpretation
Our actions depend on our motivation, and examining it leads to positive outcomes.
This quote emphasizes the significance of motivation in all aspects of our lives. The Dalai Lama suggests that by cultivating sincere motivations, particularly a genuine concern for others, we can ensure that our actions—whether physical, verbal, or mental—are positive and constructive, ultimately leading to a more fulfilling and ethical existence.
In practice
In a motivational speech to inspire change in a workplace.
Human beings are not intrinsically selfish, which isolates us from others. We are essentially social animals who depend on others to meet our needs. We achieve happiness, prosperity and progress through social interaction. Therefore, having a kind and helpful attitude contributes to our own and others' happiness.
Material objects give rise to physical happiness, while spiritual development gives rise to mental happiness. Since we experience both physical and mental happiness, we need both material and spiritual development. This is why, for our own good and that of society we need to balance material progress with inner development.
All major religious traditions carry basically the same message, that is love, compassion and forgiveness the important thing is they should be part of our daily lives.
The ultimate source of a happy life is warm-heartedness. This means extending to others the kind of concern we have for ourselves. On a simple level we find that if we have a compassionate heart we naturally have more friends. And scientists today are discovering that while anger and hatred eat into our immune system, warm-heartedness and compassion are good for our health.
My religion is kindness. _x000D_ A good mind, a good heart, _x000D_ warm feelings these are _x000D_ the most important things.
If a person's basic state of mind is serene and calm, then it is possible for this inner peace to overwhelm a painful physical experience. On the other hand, if someone is suffering from depression, anxiety, or any form of emotional distress, then even if he or she happens to be enjoying physical comforts, he will not really be able to experience the happiness that these could bring.
The life you want is waiting to rise up to meet you ... Will you accept it? Do you feel worthy enough to accept it?
Follow what you are genuinely passionate about and let that guide you to your destination.
Always make a total effort, even when the odds are against you.
The best motivating is self-motivating. The guy says, "I wish someone would come by and turn me on. "What if they don't show up? You've got to have a better plan for your life."
You are already that which you want to be, and your refusal to believe this is the only reason you do not see it.
You can still be very good at what you do and have fun.
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