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
If you are unhappy, even the moon irritates you, sweet things nauseate, music disturbs. When you are calm and centered inside, noise is musical, clouds are magical, rain is liquid love.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Our inner state affects how we perceive the world around us.
This quote by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar emphasizes the profound impact of our internal emotional state on our perception of external stimuli. When we are unhappy, everything can seem irritating and bothersome; however, when we achieve a sense of calmness and balance, the same environment transforms into a source of joy and beauty.
Themes
HappinessPerceptionInner PeaceCalmnessEmotions
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote during a mindfulness seminar to emphasize the importance of inner peace.
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