Achieve Quote by Sogyal Rinpoche
“Our lives are lived in intense and anxious struggle, in a swirl of speed and aggression, in competing, grasping, possessing and achieving, forever burdening ourselves with extraneous activities and preoccupations.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying by Sogyal Rinpoche, 1992
Life is a frantic chase for achievement, often at the cost of peace and focus.
In simple terms: We rush, losing calm.
Slow down, prioritize meaning.
Themes
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When to use this quote
- workplace
- social media
- urban living
- personal ambition
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What can you let go of?
- How does speed affect your wellbeing?
Slowing may conflict with societal expectations.