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

Begin today by remembering: Your most important relationship is with your own mind. You can either rescue yourself or drown yourself.

Practical application

Before opening any message or task, take three slow breaths and name one thing that is already steady in you.

Reflection question

What am I gripping that I could loosen for the next hour?

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