I realized that if what we call human nature can be changed, then absolutely anything is possible. From that moment my life changed.
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If they would teach us from the time we're little to meditate and get in touch with all that our souls know, we wouldn't fight so much.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Meditation can help connect us with our inner selves and reduce conflict.
Shirley Maclaine's quote emphasizes the importance of meditation in fostering self-awareness and understanding. She suggests that if people were taught to meditate from a young age, they would develop a deeper connection with their inner selves and, as a result, would be less prone to fighting and conflict, promoting peace and harmony in society.
Themes
MeditationPeaceSelf-AwarenessConflictSoul
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about mental health strategies at a school assembly.
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