If you are angry you will share anger, if you are greedy…
“If you are angry you will share anger, if you are greedy you will share greed, if you are full of lust you will share your lust. We can share only that which we have, we cannot share that which we don't have. This has to be the fundamental thing to be remembered; hence the first step is meditation and the second step is compassion.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Explains that sharing emotions depends on possessing them; meditation then compassion follow.
In simple terms: We can only share what we have inside.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate inner qualities first.
Themes
spirituality
emotion
ethics
Mood
calm
inspirational
Type
spiritual
self‑help
When to use this quote
- meditation retreats
- counseling
- relationship building
- community service
Key Concepts
mindfulness
compassion practice
Questions to Reflect On
- What inner qualities do you lack to share?
- How can meditation foster genuine compassion?
A Different Perspective
May oversimplify complex emotions.