Bhagavad Gita 12.13

He who hates no creature, who is friendly and compassionate, free from possessiveness and ego, balanced in pleasure and pain, and forgiving — he is dear to me.

Theme: Anxiety

"He who hates no creature, who is friendly and compassionate, free from possessiveness and ego, balanced in pleasure and pain, and forgiving — he is dear to me."

Modern explanation

In a moment of stillness, receive this: Equanimity is not coldness; it is wide-open warmth that no event can collapse.

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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