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

Begin today by remembering: Equanimity is not coldness; it is wide-open warmth that no event can collapse.

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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