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Do not be in a hurry or try to push your practice. If you…

“Do not be in a hurry or try to push your practice. If you become peaceful, then accept it,; if you don’t become peaceful, then accept that also. This is the nature of the mind. We must find our own practice and persevere.” quote by Ajahn Chah
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“Do not be in a hurry or try to push your practice. If you become peaceful, then accept it,; if you don’t become peaceful, then accept that also. This is the nature of the mind. We must find our own practice and persevere.”

Ajahn Chah

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Practice patience; accept peace or its absence as mind’s nature.

In simple terms: Accept mind’s state, whether calm or restless.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate mindful acceptance.

Themes

mindfulness patience spirituality

Mood

calm serious

Type

spiritual practical

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • stress management
  • daily routines

Key Concepts

Buddhism psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • When to intervene vs. accept?
  • How to recognize true peace?
A Different Perspective

Forceful change may be needed sometimes.

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