Bhagavad Gita 6.35

Without doubt, O mighty-armed, the mind is restless and hard to restrain; but through practice and dispassion it can be controlled.

Theme: Anxiety

"Without doubt, O mighty-armed, the mind is restless and hard to restrain; but through practice and dispassion it can be controlled."

Modern explanation

Begin today by remembering: A restless mind is not a broken mind. Practice, patiently repeated, slowly bends it.

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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