Your problem is you’re too busy holding on to your unworthiness. Ram Dass
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It is important to expect nothing, to take every experience, including the negative ones, as merely steps on the path, and to proceed. Ram Dass
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When you meet anyone, remember it is a holy encounter. Ram Dass
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The quieter you become, the more you can hear. Ram Dass
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We’re here to awaken from the illusion of separateness. Ram Dass
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We are all just walking each other home. Ram Dass
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I am loving awareness. Ram Dass
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Our whole spiritual transformation brings us to the point where we realize that in our own being, we are enough. Ram Dass
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The most important aspect of love is not in giving or the receiving: it’s in the being. Ram Dass
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Suffering is the sandpaper of our incarnation. It does its work of shaping us. Ram Dass
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The spiritual journey is individual, highly personal. It can’t be organized or regulated. Ram Dass
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I would like my life to be a statement of love and compassion — and where it isn’t, that’s where my work lies. Ram Dass
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Our interactions with one another reflect a dance between love and fear. Ram Dass
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The most exquisite paradox… as soon as you give it all up, you can have it all. Ram Dass
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The heart surrenders everything to the moment. The mind judges and holds back. Ram Dass
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The only thing you have to offer another person is your own state of being. Ram Dass
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As long as you have certain desires about how it ought to be, you can’t see how it is. Ram Dass
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In most of our human relationships, we spend much of our time reassuring one another that our costumes of identity are on straight. Ram Dass
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The ego is an excellent servant, but a terrible master. Ram Dass
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Your problem is you are too busy holding on to your unworthiness. Ram Dass
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If you think you’re free, there’s no escape possible. Ram Dass
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Compassion refers to the arising in the heart of the desire to relieve the suffering of all beings. Ram Dass
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Be here now. Ram Dass
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In the process of letting go you will lose many things from the past, but you will find yourself. Ram Dass
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The next message you need is always right where you are. Ram Dass
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I see my life as an unfolding set of opportunities to awaken. Ram Dass
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The spiritual journey is not about acquiring something outside yourself. Rather, you are penetrating the layers and veils to return to the deepest truth of your own being. Ram Dass
Ram Dass Quotes: A Beacon of Self-Love
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Everything in your life is there as a vehicle for your transformation. Use it! Ram Dass
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It’s only when caterpillarness is done that one becomes a butterfly. That again is part of this paradox. You cannot rip away caterpillarness. The whole trip occurs in an unfolding process of which we have no control. Ram Dass
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The universe is made up of experiences that are designed to burn out your attachment, your clinging, to pleasure, to pain, to fear to all of it. And as long as there is a place where your vulnerable, the universe will find a way to confront you with it. Ram Dass
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Suffering is part of our training program for becoming wise. Ram Dass
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When you know how to listen everybody is the guru. Ram Dass
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The most important aspect of love is not in giving or the receiving: it’s in the being. When I need love from others, or need to give love to others, I’m caught in an unstable situation. Being in love, rather than giving or taking love, is the only thing that provides stability. Being in love means seeing the Beloved all around me. Ram Dass
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Remember, we are all affecting the world every moment, whether we mean to or not. Our actions and states of mind matter, because we’re so deeply interconnected with one another. Working on our own consciousness is the most important thing that we are doing at any moment, and being love is the supreme creative act. Ram Dass
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Every religion is the product of the conceptual mind attempting to describe the mystery. Ram Dass
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Our whole spiritual transformation brings us to the point where we realize that in our own being. We are enough. Ram Dass
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All acts of healing are ultimately ourselves healing our Self. Ram Dass
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Faith is in the heart, while beliefs are in the head. Experiences, even spiritual experiences, come and go. As long as you base your faith on experience, your faith is going to be constantly flickering, because your experiences keep changing. Ram Dass
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My life is a creative act–like a painting, or a concerto. Ram Dass
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Spiritual practices help us move from identifying with the ego to identifying with the soul. Old age does that for you too. It spiritualizes people naturally. Ram Dass
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We’re fascinated by the words–but where we meet is in the silence behind them. Ram Dass
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Ask yourself: Where am I? Answer: Here. Ask yourself: What time is it? Answer Now. Say it until you can hear it. Ram Dass
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What you meet in another being is the projection of your own level of evolution. Ram Dass
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You just love until you and the beloved become one. Ram Dass
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It’s all real and it’s all illusory: that’s Awareness! Ram Dass
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Do what you can on this plane to relieve suffering by constantly working on yourself to be an instrument for the cessation of suffering. Ram Dass
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To me, that’s what the emerging game is all about. Ram Dass
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You may protest if you can love the person you are protesting against as much as you love yourself. Ram Dass
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You give up not meditating. It’s called meditation action. There’s no way out of it. Meditation means to be constantly extricating yourself from the clinging of mind. Ram Dass
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A feeling of aversion or attachment toward something is your clue that there’s work to be done. Ram Dass
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Don’t anticipate. Don’t yearn for things of the past. Let the past go with forgiveness. And let the future go with no anticipation. Ram Dass
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It isn’t true that everyone should follow one path. Listen to your own truth. Ram Dass
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To rest in awareness also means to stand free of the prejudices of mind that come from identifying with cherished attitudes and opinions. We can listen without being busy planning, analyzing, theorizing…and especially judging. We can open into the moment fully in order to hear it all. Ram Dass
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Each of us finds his unique vehicle for sharing with others his bit of wisdom. Ram Dass
Self Love Quotes from Ram Dass
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I am without form without limit. Beyond space – beyond time. I am in everything. Everything is me. I am the bliss of the universe. I am everything. Ram Dass
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As you dissolve into love, your ego fades. You’re not thinking about loving; you’re just being love, radiating like the sun. Ram Dass
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If you want to be surrounded by souls, become identified with your soul. It takes one to know one! Ram Dass
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The most exquisite paradox… as soon as you give it all up, you can have it all. As long as you want power, you can’t have it. The minute you don’t want power, you’ll have more than you ever dreamed possible. Ram Dass
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The game is not about becoming somebody; it’s about becoming nobody. Ram Dass
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Once you get to your soul, then every person you look at is a soul. Ram Dass
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Across planes of consciousness, we have to live with the paradox that opposite things can be simultaneously true. Ram Dass
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When we’re identified with awareness, we’re no longer living in a world of polarities. Everything is present at the same time. Ram Dass
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I can do nothing for you but work on myself…you can do nothing for me but work on yourself! Ram Dass
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Wherever you are, be all there. Ram Dass
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Everyone should smile. Life really isn’t that serious. We make it hard. The sun rises. The sun sets. We just tend to complicate the process. Ram Dass
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Prolong not the past. Invite not the future. Do not alter your innate wakefulness. Fear not appearances. There is nothing more than this. Ram Dass
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The resistance to the unpleasant situation is the root of suffering. Ram Dass
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As you quiet your mind, you begin to see the nature of your own resistance more clearly, struggles, inner dialogues, the way in which you procrastinate and develop passive resistance against life. As you cultivate the witness, things change. You don’t have to change them. Things just change. Ram Dass
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You and I are the force for transformation in the world. We are the consciousness that will define the nature of the reality we are moving into. Ram Dass
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If you think you are enlightened; go home for Thanksgiving. Ram Dass
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Healing does not mean going back to the way things were before, but rather allowing what is now to move us closer to God. Ram Dass
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The dance goes from realizing that you’re separate (which is the awakening) to then trying to find your way back into the totality of which you are not only a part, but which you are. Ram Dass
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Early in the journey you wonder how long the journey will take and whether you will make it in this lifetime. Later you will see that where you are going is HERE and you will arrive NOW…so you stop asking. Ram Dass
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What we’re seeing “out there” is the projection of where we’re at–the projection of the clinging’s of our minds. Ram Dass
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The Ego is an exquisite instrument. Enjoy it, use it–just don’t get lost in it. Ram Dass
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Everything changes once we identify with being the witness to the story, instead of the actor in it. Ram Dass
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Emptiness is not really empty; emptiness is fully of everything. The ‘everything’ just isn’t manifest. Ram Dass
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When you are causing suffering to others, you are causing suffering to yourself. Ram Dass
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There’s much more in any given moment than we usually perceive, and that we ourselves are much more than we usually perceive. When you know that, part of you can stand outside the drama of your life. Ram Dass
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I would like my life to be a statement of love and compassion–and where it isn’t, that’s where my work lies. Ram Dass
Finding Stillness in a Digital Storm: Ram Dass’s Wisdom for Navigating the Path in the Age of Distraction
In an era dominated by the ceaseless hum of digital chatter and the constant tug of notifications, the timeless teachings of Ram Dass offer a sanctuary of wisdom for those seeking stillness amid the digital storm. As we navigate the challenges of the digital age, where constant connectivity and distractions abound, the profound insights of Ram Dass provide a guiding light towards a more mindful and purposeful existence.
The Mindful Pause:
Ram Dass encourages us to take a mindful pause in our digital endeavors. Amid the incessant flow of information, he advocates for a moment of reflection, a pause to reconnect with the present. This practice isn’t a rejection of technology but a conscious choice to engage with it more intentionally. The mindful pause becomes a bridge between the digital and the spiritual, offering a moment to breathe, observe, and return to a state of centered awareness.
From Ego to Presence:
In the digital realm, the ego often takes center stage, seeking validation through likes and shares. Ram Dass’s teachings prompt us to transcend the ego-driven pursuits and embrace a sense of presence. Rather than measuring our worth by digital metrics, he encourages us to find value in the depth of our connections and the authenticity of our interactions. In the age of constant comparison, Ram Dass’s teachings guide us back to the essence of genuine human connection.
Detoxing the Digital Mind:
The digital age bombards us with a constant stream of stimuli, fostering a scattered and restless mind. Ram Dass’s teachings on mindfulness and meditation become invaluable tools for detoxing the digital mind. Through regular practices that anchor us to the present moment, we can cultivate a mental space that is resilient in the face of digital noise. These practices not only enhance focus but also foster a deeper understanding of ourselves amidst the chaos.
Sacred Technologies:
Ram Dass acknowledges the potential for technology to serve as a sacred tool on our spiritual journey. Rather than viewing digital devices as mere distractions, he encourages us to harness their power for growth and connection. Whether through online communities, educational resources, or meditation apps, these sacred technologies can become vehicles for spiritual exploration when approached with intention and discernment.
In the age of distraction, Ram Dass’s teachings beckon us to reclaim our digital experiences with purpose and mindfulness. By integrating these timeless principles into our daily lives, we can navigate the digital landscape with a renewed sense of balance, forging a path that leads not just to connectivity but to profound self-discovery and spiritual awakening.
