Bhagavad Gita 6.5

Lift yourself by your own self; do not let yourself sink.

Theme: Anxiety

"Lift yourself by your own self; do not let yourself sink. For the self alone is the friend of the self, and the self alone is its enemy."

Modern explanation

As the day quiets, hold this: Your most important relationship is with your own mind. You can either rescue yourself or drown yourself.

Practical application

Write down three things from today that turned out fine, despite your worry about them.

Reflection question

What did I survive today that I was sure I wouldn't?

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