It is strange that sword and words have the same letters. Even more strange is that they have the same effect if not handled properly.
GAUR GOPAL DASPhysical violence is inflicted with weapons, but emotional violence is inflicted with words; words can leave invisible scars that can take years, or even lifetimes, to heal.
More Gaur Gopal Das Quotes
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Think: Is this in my control? If yes, you can do something about it. If no, then you cannot do anything about it. Therefore, in both circumstances, why worry?
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Meditation is like a plane: It first takes you high, then far away and then further away imperceptibly.
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If someone chooses what they love to do, there is no stress in their life. As they say, If you do what you love, you will never have to work a day in your life.
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The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.
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As a monk, I have to be cautious of overindulgence; it is essential to stay regulated in our habits.
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Always seeing the best in people and choosing to avoid their faults.
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We need to understand the hierarchy of connections. Ultimately, we must connect to something above ourselves such as God. This can give us the power to spread happiness and joy around the world.
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Fight the strong urge to judge someone based on an initial interaction with them. Everyone has a fascinating story that we know nothing about.
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If you do what you love, you will never have to work a day in your life.
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Our relationships are stronger when they contain a spiritual component. There are three different ways to become good friends with someone.
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Offering gifts and accepting gifts, opening one’s mind and inquiring in confidence, sharing food, and receiving food are the six exchanges that develop loving relationships.
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When upon life’s billows you are tempest-tossed, When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost, Count your many blessings, name them one by one, And it will surprise you what the Lord has done.
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This happens with all relationships, not just in marriages. If we are not proactive in our relationships, they start to seem dry and become cumbersome. We have to have respect for the other person, which is reflected in how sensitively we treat them.
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Behind the smiles, everyone is going through personal struggles we know nothing about.
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Having a friend to listen to your problems and discuss them with you is the beginning of finding a solution.
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