Thought of the day

the subtlest gesture
of rude behaviour 
impacts us

it should not
but we cannot deny
that it does

it is therefore clear
ego as yet
exerts control over us

our stuporous awareness
is the reason 
why we sink

we thank the universe
for the opportunity provided
to learn as we burn
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October 20, 2024 at 10:25 PM
Though we say that we have learnt to forgo ego, even the small hurts or slight rudeness in other's behavior leave us uncomfortable. But from such hurts we become more mature....."we thank the universe for the opportunity provided to learn as we burn." Yes, let us learn as we burn. Great thoughts dear Seeker friend!
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October 21, 2024 at 12:05 AM
we burn yes but to quote from the movie, Lawrence of Arabia, ‘the trick is not to mind that it hurts’
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