You are free when you stop dwelling in your past. शमथ। Samatha To dwell in your past is to stay in your grave forever. It may feel like fun for a while, but soon you will begin to miss life. Life is abundant and full of opportunities, but you will
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The other exists, so that you can see into yourself.
The other exists, so that you can see into yourself. शमथ। Samatha Look nowhere else, when you want a mirror to yourself, but to your neighbours. The other can reflect your darkest fears to your greatest strengths. There is no other instrument more perfect than the other when it comes
Do not let the fear of your past stop you from the right thing today
Do not let the fear of your past stop you from the right thing today. शमथ। Samatha “I have been there, done that, burnt my fingers, cannot do it anymore” Are your past experiences stopping you from the right actions today? Then you are stuck in that point of time.
Life is meaningful, but do not spend it all on finding the meaning
Life is meaningful, but do not spend it all on finding the meaning. शमथ। Samatha “What is the purpose of living like this!” “Living like what?” Questions like these can be existential in nature. Sometimes they are highly motivating, at times annoyingly depressive. Why do they arise? They arise because
The path to success lies in the relentless pursuit of success, with intelligence
The path to success lies in the relentless pursuit of success, with intelligence. शमथ। Samatha “Do you envy successful people?” “Oh! No. You think I am so cheap?’ “Then why do you find faults with them?” “Hmm, I was just saying what everyone thinks.” “Then why don’t the higher ups
Disappointments can exist only in expectations
Disappointments can exist only in expectations. शमथ। Samatha At what age did you realize that you exist; can you remember that moment or day or year? It will be tough to do that. You think you always knew you existed. Then can you recall the moment of your birth or
Every day opens a new door if you have the eyes to see
Every day opens a new door if you have the eyes to see. शमथ। Samatha “Things are just not going the way I want. I am so fed up with life”, sounds familiar? How many times have you heard yourself say this? To have an aim or direction is a
Acting on anger and frustration is not going to bring you the desired results, but acting on a cool head is
Acting on anger and frustration is not going to bring you the desired results, but acting on a cool head is. शमथ। Samatha Anger is taken as your birthright when it is you who gets angry with somebody else. You consider it your privilege to be frustrated with somebody else. But
Take the first step inorder for the next step to appear
Take the first step in order for the next step to appear. शमथ। Samatha We live in a world of indefinite planning, so much so that you often forget which direction to take. To plan is good, but to spend all your time in that is nothing short of daydreaming.
The sooner you come to terms with the reality around you, the sooner your mind will be released.
The sooner you come to terms with the reality around you, the sooner your mind will be released. शमथ। Samatha A mind that is dense drags you down with its heaviness. A lot of what goes on within your mind is totally useless to you. Why does it keep on