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

In a moment of stillness, receive this: Your most important relationship is with your own mind. You can either rescue yourself or drown yourself.

Practical application

Sit for five minutes without your phone. Watch your breath. Don't try to change it.

Reflection question

Beneath all the noise, what does my deepest self already know?

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