Bhagavad Gita 6.5

Lift yourself by your own self; let not the self be lowered.

Theme: Self-Doubt

"Lift yourself by your own self; let not the self be lowered. The self alone is the friend of the self; the self alone is the enemy of the self."

Modern explanation

In the middle of the day, return to this: No one else can pull you up to the rung you most need to reach. You can do this for yourself.

Practical application

List three things you've done well this week. Read the list slowly.

Reflection question

Whose voice is this doubt actually speaking in?

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