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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We are all affecting the world every moment, whether we mean to or not.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Our actions influence the world around us, regardless of our intention.
This quote by Ram Dass highlights the inherent impact of our existence and actions on the world. It suggests that we are continuously shaping our environment and the lives of others through our choices and behaviors, intentionally or unintentionally, reminding us of the responsibility that comes with our presence in the world.
Themes
ImpactWorldActionInfluenceResponsibility
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about environmental responsibility, one might say, 'Remember, we are all affecting the world every moment, whether we mean to or not.'
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