--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: This worldly life will stick only if one…" description: "\"“This worldly life will stick only if one likes it; it is not likely to stick otherwise.”\" — Dada Bhagwan" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7f6/dada-bhagwan-31_balance-in-life_this-worldly-life-will-stick-only-if-one_1363603.jpg" --- # This worldly life will stick only if one likes it; it is… ![“This worldly life will stick only if one likes it; it is not likely to stick otherwise.” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7f6/dada-bhagwan-31_balance-in-life_this-worldly-life-will-stick-only-if-one_1363603.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7f6/dada-bhagwan-31_balance-in-life_this-worldly-life-will-stick-only-if-one_1363603.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7f6/dada-bhagwan-31_balance-in-life_this-worldly-life-will-stick-only-if-one_1363603.jpg) > ““This worldly life will stick only if one likes it; it is not likely to stick otherwise.”” [Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dada-bhagwan/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Life feels meaningful only when we enjoy it; without personal affinity, existence feels fleeting and unsatisfying. **In simple terms:** Enjoyment gives life meaning. Key Takeaway Seek joy in daily experiences. Themes meaning joy existence subjectivity Mood reflective inspirational Type philosophical motivational When to use this quote - Personal relationships - career - hobbies - health - spirituality Key Concepts Humanism psychology Questions to Reflect On - What makes life worth living for you? - How can you cultivate liking what you do? 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