Discipline Quote by Sivaya Subramuniyaswami
“You don't discipline yourself to attain the feeling of love. You attain the feeling of love and then you want to discipline yourself because you love the discipline, because it brings more love.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Art of Love, 2015
Love should be experienced first; discipline follows naturally when love becomes a valued practice that deepens the feeling.
In simple terms: Love first, then discipline.
Let love guide your discipline.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- relationships
- personal development
- habit formation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you pursue love before structure?
- How does love motivate your habits?
Discipline without love can feel forced and hollow.