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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Souls love. That’s what souls do. Egos don’t, but souls do. Become a soul, look around, and you’ll be amazed-all the beings around you are souls. Be one, see one. When many people have this heart connection, then we will know that we are all one, we human beings all over the planet. We will be one. One love. And don’t leave out the animals, and trees, and clouds, and galaxies-it’s all one. It’s one energy.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of connecting with the essence of our being, which is love, rather than the superficial ego.
Ram Dass highlights the profound connection that exists between all beings, encouraging us to transcend our egos and embrace our true nature, which is love. By recognizing that everything is interconnected — humans, animals, nature, and the universe — we can foster a greater sense of unity and empathy. Ultimately, when we operate from a place of love, we align with the universal energy that binds us all together.
Themes
LoveConnectionUnitySoulsEnergy
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech about environmental conservation, one might use this quote to emphasize our connectedness with nature.
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