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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The resistance to the unpleasant situation is the root of suffering.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Resisting unpleasant situations only causes us more suffering.
This quote by Ram Dass highlights the idea that our discomfort often stems from our unwillingness to accept and face unpleasant circumstances. Instead of fostering a mindset focused on fighting against what we dislike or find challenging, embracing acceptance can lead to a more peaceful state of existence and alleviation of suffering.
Themes
ResistanceSufferingAcceptanceMindfulnessPain
In practice
Example use cases
In a personal development seminar about overcoming challenges.
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