--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: How can one set these opposite states in…" description: "\"“How can one set these opposite states in harmony? There is only one way: through giving oneself completely. How does one give oneself? By forgetting t..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/eab/paulo-coelho-10_peace_how-can-one-set-these-opposite-states-in_2375655.jpg" --- # How can one set these opposite states in harmony? There is… ![“How can one set these opposite states in harmony? There is only one way: through giving oneself completely. How does one give oneself? By forgetting the traumas of the past, and by not forming expectations about the future - in other words, the orgasm. How can one do this? Very simply: by not…” quote by Paulo Coelho](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/eab/paulo-coelho-10_peace_how-can-one-set-these-opposite-states-in_2375655.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/eab/paulo-coelho-10_peace_how-can-one-set-these-opposite-states-in_2375655.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/eab/paulo-coelho-10_peace_how-can-one-set-these-opposite-states-in_2375655.jpg) > ““How can one set these opposite states in harmony? There is only one way: through giving oneself completely. How does one give oneself? By forgetting the traumas of the past, and by not forming expectations about the future - in other words, the orgasm. How can one do this? Very simply: by not being afraid to err.”” [Paulo Coelho](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/paulo-coelho/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. True harmony arises from selfless surrender, releasing past trauma and future expectations, akin to the orgasmic state of complete openness. **In simple terms:** Harmony comes from letting go of past and future. Key Takeaway Surrender fully to the present. Themes selflessness healing expectations spirituality Mood contemplative inspirational Type spiritual philosophical When to use this quote - therapy - meditation - intimate relationships Key Concepts surrender mindfulness psychology Questions to Reflect On - What does surrender mean to you? - How can you practice letting go? 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