--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: By approaching everything with a sense of…" description: "\"By approaching everything with a sense of suspicion and struggle, we like to think we're in control of things. But in truth our past karma is simply pl..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/aee/dzigar-kongtrul-rinpoche-29662_dance_by-approaching-everything-with-a-sense-o_1075689.png" --- # By approaching everything with a sense of suspicion and… ![“By approaching everything with a sense of suspicion and struggle, we like to think we're in control of things. But in truth our past karma is simply playing itself out. Instead of struggling with it, however, we can choose to dance.” quote by Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/aee/dzigar-kongtrul-rinpoche-29662_dance_by-approaching-everything-with-a-sense-o_1075689.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/aee/dzigar-kongtrul-rinpoche-29662_dance_by-approaching-everything-with-a-sense-o_1075689.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/aee/dzigar-kongtrul-rinpoche-29662_dance_by-approaching-everything-with-a-sense-o_1075689.png) > “By approaching everything with a sense of suspicion and struggle, we like to think we're in control of things. But in truth our past karma is simply playing itself out. Instead of struggling with it, however, we can choose to dance.” [Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dzigar-kongtrul-rinpoche/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. We think control comes from resistance, but our past actions shape present experience; embracing rather than battling them leads to freedom. **In simple terms:** Control feels like fighting; freedom feels like dancing with what is. Key Takeaway Accept past influences, choose flow over resistance. Themes mindfulness karma acceptance control freedom Mood contemplative calm insightful Type spiritual motivational philosophical When to use this quote - daily stress - relationship conflicts - habit change - career challenges - personal growth Key Concepts Buddhist philosophy psychology spiritual practice Questions to Reflect On - How can you recognize when you are resisting versus flowing? - What does “dancing” with your past look like in daily life? 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