When a storm comes, it is the trees that get uprooted. Be as humble as the grass and nothing can touch you.
Sri Sri Ravi ShankarRead
How do we get out of our small mind? When we enquire into the core of our existence. What is life? Who am I? This spirit of self-inquiry can awaken something inside you.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Self-inquiry helps expand our understanding of existence and ourselves.
In this quote, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar emphasizes the importance of self-inquiry as a means to transcend our limited perceptions and thoughts. By questioning the nature of life and our own identity, we are invited to explore deeper aspects of our existence, which can lead to profound personal awakening and growth.
Themes
Self-InquiryExistenceIdentityAwakeningPhilosophy
In practice
Example use cases
In a mindfulness workshop, we discussed how self-inquiry can lead to personal growth.
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