Stop leaving and you will arrive, Stop searching and you will see, Stop running away and you will be found.
Interpretation
Embrace stillness and acceptance to discover what you seek.
This quote by Laozi emphasizes the importance of stillness and acceptance in finding one's way in life. By ceasing to chase after what we desire or running from our challenges, we create space for clarity and understanding, allowing us to realize our true path and purpose.
In practice
During a mindfulness workshop, I shared this quote to highlight the importance of letting go of distractions.
If you understand others you are smart._x000D_ If you understand yourself you are illuminated._x000D_ If you overcome others you are powerful._x000D_ If you overcome yourself you have strength._x000D_ If you know how to be satisfied you are rich._x000D_ If you can act with vigor, you have a will._x000D_ If you don't lose your objectives you can be long-lasting._x000D_ If you die without loss, you are eternal.
When nothing is done, nothing is left undone.
A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving.
Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is enlightenment.
In the world there is nothing more submissive and weak than water. Yet for attacking that which is hard and strong nothing can surpass it.
Rule your mind with serenity rather than with force and manipulation.
You see, you closed your eyes. That was the difference. Sometimes you cannot believe what you see, you have to believe what you feel. And if you are ever going to have other people trust you, you must feel that you can trust them, too--even when youβre in the dark. Even when youβre falling.
Healing means accepting all parts of ourselves, not just the parts we like, but all of us.
Zeal without knowledge is fire without light.
Pitching always beats batting β and vice-versa.
Opportunity often comes disguised in the form of misfortune, or temporary defeat.
If your friend wishes to read your 'Plutarch's Lives,' 'Shakespeare,' or 'The Federalist Papers,' tell him gently but firmly, to buy a copy. You will lend him your car or your coat - but your books are as much a part of you as your head or your heart.
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