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 a moment of stillness, receive this: No one else can pull you up to the rung you most need to reach. You can do this for yourself.

Practical application

Sit quietly and notice that the part of you that is aware is not the part that doubts.

Reflection question

What is true about me that no failure can erase?

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