I have often wondered how it is that every man loves himself more than all the rest of men, but yet sets less value on his own opinions of himself than on the opinions of others.
Marcus AureliusRead
Welcome every experience the looms of fate may weave for you.
Interpretation
Embrace all experiences that life brings, as they shape your destiny.
This quote by Marcus Aurelius encourages individuals to welcome and accept all experiences, whether positive or negative, as essential parts of their journey. It emphasizes the importance of resilience and openness to fate, suggesting that every situation has the potential to teach valuable lessons and contribute to personal growth.
In practice
In a speech about overcoming challenges, one might say, 'As Marcus Aurelius reminds us, we should welcome every experience the looms of fate may weave for us.'
I have often wondered how it is that every man loves himself more than all the rest of men, but yet sets less value on his own opinions of himself than on the opinions of others.
You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.
Do not act as if you were going to live ten thousand years. Death hangs over you. While you live, while it is in your power, be good.
Vex not thy spirit at the course of things; they heed not thy vexation. How ludicrous and outlandish is astonishment at anything that may happen in life.
You don't have to turn this into something. It doesn't have to upset you. Things can't shape our decisions by themselves.
A man's worth is no greater than his ambitions.
Solve all your problems through meditation. Exchange unprofitable religious speculations for actual God-contact. Clear your mind of dogmatic theological debris; let in the fresh, healing waters of direct perception. Attune yourself to the active inner Guidance; the Divine Voice has the answer to every dilemma of life. Through man's ingenuity for getting himself into trouble appears to be endless, the Infinite Succor is no less resourceful.
Yes, vanity is a weakness indeed. But pride - where there is a real superiority of mind, pride will be always under good regulation.
My brother was my first guru who introduced me to spiritualism at a very young age. He later even enrolled me into Ramakrishna Mission.
I got at a very early age, the idea that the safest way to try and get what you want, is to try and deserve what you want._x000D_ Itβs such a simple idea, itβs the golden rule so to speak. You want to deliver to the world what you would buy if you were on the other end.
When we fight back with joy, we awaken to the deepest reality of our identity as beloved, delightful children of God.
Your capacity to keep your vow will depend on the purity of your life.
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