He who knows that all things are his mind, That all with which he meets are friendly, Is ever joyful.
Interpretation
Understanding that one's perspective shapes reality leads to a joyful life.
This quote by Milarepa highlights the profound connection between one's mindset and the perception of the world. When an individual realizes that all experiences and interactions stem from their own mind, and approaches life with a friendly attitude, they cultivate a sense of joy and fulfillment. It underscores the power of perspective and the importance of maintaining a positive outlook in navigating challenges.
In practice
In a motivational speech about positivity and outlook on life.
Life is short and the time of death is uncertain; so apply yourself to meditation. Avoid doing evil, and acquire merit, to the best of your ability, even at the cost of life itself. In short: Act so that you have no cause to be ashamed of yourselves and hold fast to this rule.
All worldly pursuits have but one unavoidable and inevitable end, which is sorrow; acquisitions end in dispersion; buildings in destruction; meetings in separation; births in death. Knowing this, one should, from the very first, renounce acquisitions and storing-up, and building, and meeting; and, faithful to the commands of an eminent Guru, set about realizing the Truth. That alone is the best of religious observances.
When you run after your thoughts, you are like a dog chasing a stick
I have no desire for wealth or possessions, and so I have nothing. I do not experience the initial suffering of having to accumulate possessions, the intermediate suffering of having to guard and keep up possessions, nor the final suffering of loosing the possessions.
When you run after your thoughts, you are like a dog chasing a stick: every time a stick is thrown, you run after it. Instead, be like a lion who, rather than chasing after the stick, turns to face the thrower. One only throws a stick at a lion once.
In the gap between thoughts_x000D_ nonconceptual wisdom shines continuously.
In the past, it was easier to believe in my own effectiveness. If I worked hard, with good colleagues and good ideas, we could make a difference. But now, I sincerely doubt that.
That cotton trade was almost the deal breaker for me. It was at that point that I said, βMr. Stupid, why risk everything on one trade? Why not make your life a pursuit of happiness rather than pain?
Discovery is the privilege of the child: the child who has no fear of being once again wrong, of looking like an idiot, of not being serious, of not doing things like everyone else.
I relax and cast aside all mental burdens, allowing God to express through me His perfect love, peace, and wisdom.
When God's hand is on thy back, let thy hand be on thy mouth, for though the affliction be sharp it shall be but short.
Instead of announcing what you are about to tell is interesting, make it so.
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