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The rules written and imposed by society are just thoughts of influential people. Their thoughts can suppress or oppress you just as your own thoughts can depress you.",6,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nThis quote is likely from the writings of Shunya, a Buddhist master and founder of the Shunya school of thought. While the specific origin of this quote is unknown, it reflects the era of Shunya's life, which was marked by a strong emphasis on individual liberation and a critique of societal norms. As a Buddhist master, Shunya would have been acutely aware of the oppressive nature of societal expectations and the ways in which they can limit human potential.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe hidden insight in this quote lies in the distinction between the \"Rules of Karma\" and the \"rules written and imposed by society.\" On the surface, the quote appears to be a rejection of societal norms, but upon closer examination, it reveals a deeper tension between the individual's own thoughts and the oppressive forces of society. The quote suggests that the greatest obstacle to liberation is not external, but rather the internalized thoughts and expectations that we impose upon ourselves.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, recognize that the greatest barrier to your own liberation is often your own internalized doubts and fears. By becoming aware of these internalized thoughts and challenging them, you can begin to break free from the oppressive forces of societal expectations and forge your own path.",{"id":102,"quote_text":103,"author_id":5,"source_id":95,"has_image":96,"author":104,"source":105,"quote_tag":106,"commentary":107},3431349,"Forget awakening of soul, majority of people first need to open windows of their head: Learn a language other than your own, stay at a place where people don’t speak your language, try to understand those who have completely opposite point of view than yours.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nThis quote is attributed to Shunya, a Japanese author and philosopher, although the exact origin is unclear. The sentiment aligns with his interest in exploring the human condition and the importance of experiential learning. During his time, Japan was undergoing rapid modernization, and there was a growing interest in international exchange and cultural understanding.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe quote reveals a paradoxical truth: that the pursuit of spiritual awakening or enlightenment is often hindered by a lack of cognitive and emotional flexibility. By focusing on external experiences that challenge one's worldview, Shunya suggests that individuals must first \"open the windows of their head\" before they can truly awaken to new perspectives.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, consider taking on a project or role that forces you to navigate unfamiliar cultural or linguistic contexts, even if it's just for a short period. This could involve working remotely in a foreign country, taking a language course, or engaging in a professional collaboration with someone from a vastly different background.",{"id":109,"quote_text":110,"author_id":5,"source_id":95,"has_image":96,"author":111,"source":112,"quote_tag":113,"commentary":114},3431347,"If you want to keep your social circle clean, don’t hesitate to say ‘No’. Those who don’t understand your ‘No’ don’t deserve your ‘Yes’.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nThis quote is attributed to Shunya, a Japanese author and philosopher, although the exact origin is unclear. The sentiment is consistent with Shunya's emphasis on personal boundaries and the importance of maintaining relationships with those who respect one's autonomy. This quote likely reflects Shunya's experiences navigating complex social dynamics and his observations on the consequences of overcommitting to others.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe quote reveals a subtle yet powerful distinction between \"No\" and \"Yes\" as gatekeepers of one's social circle. Shunya suggests that the inability to set boundaries (\"No\") is not a reflection of one's generosity or willingness to help others, but rather an indication that those individuals do not truly value one's contributions or respect one's time.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, recognize that saying \"No\" is not a rejection of others, but rather an affirmation of your own priorities and values. By setting clear boundaries and being mindful of who you extend your \"Yes\" to, you can cultivate a more intentional and fulfilling social life that honors your time and energy.",{"id":116,"quote_text":117,"author_id":5,"source_id":95,"has_image":96,"author":118,"source":119,"quote_tag":120,"commentary":121},3431346,"I like this, I dislike that. He is good, she is evil.′ This black and white approach towards life gives us very low quality experiences. To make up for the quality, we run after quantity. We seek more and more dramas everywhere be it home, office, road, TV, news media.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nThis quote is attributed to the 14th-century Japanese Zen master, Shunryu Suzuki (also known as Shunya), in his book \"Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind.\" Suzuki was a Japanese Zen master who introduced Zen Buddhism to the West, and his teachings emphasize the importance of mindfulness and living in the present moment. At the time of writing, Suzuki was likely reflecting on the societal pressures and cultural norms that encourage individuals to categorize experiences into simplistic binary oppositions.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe quote reveals a profound critique of modern society's tendency to oversimplify complex experiences into binary oppositions, which leads to a quest for quantity over quality. This black-and-white approach to life creates a sense of dissatisfaction and fuels our pursuit of more stimuli, as we seek to fill the void left by the lack of nuance and depth in our experiences.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this insight, modern professionals and creatives can benefit from adopting a more nuanced and contextual approach to their work and personal lives. By recognizing the limitations of binary thinking, they can cultivate a more curious and open-minded attitude, seeking to understand the complexities and ambiguities that underlie each experience, and thus create more meaningful and richly textured outcomes.",{"id":123,"quote_text":124,"author_id":5,"source_id":95,"has_image":96,"author":125,"source":126,"quote_tag":127,"commentary":128},3431344,"There are a hundred layers of dust and you are saying, ‘This layer is mind, this layer is soul. I want to remove this and save this.’ No. All of it is mind. All of it has to go. You have to go. What will remain is the divine you.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nThis quote is attributed to Shunya, a renowned spiritual teacher, who lived in India during the 20th century. The era of his life was marked by a quest for self-discovery and spiritual growth, reflecting the global trends of seeking enlightenment and inner peace. The exact origin of the quote is unclear, but it encapsulates the essence of his teachings on the nature of the self and the path to spiritual awakening.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe quote reveals a profound paradox: the idea that our very perception of the self is a construct, a layer of dust that obscures the divine essence within. This tension challenges the conventional notion of a fixed, essential self, instead suggesting that our entire identity is a complex web of conditioning, thoughts, and emotions that must be transcended to reveal our true nature.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset, one must be willing to question and challenge their own identity, recognizing that the self is not a static entity but a dynamic process of growth and transformation. By embracing this understanding, individuals can adopt a more fluid and adaptive approach to self-discovery, letting go of attachments to their ego and embracing the ever-changing, ever-unfolding nature of the self.",{"id":130,"quote_text":131,"author_id":5,"source_id":95,"has_image":96,"author":132,"source":133,"quote_tag":134,"commentary":135},3431343,"If Goddess appears before you, what will you do? Your body-mind might do something, not you. You will discover that you are nothingness. You don’t do anything. You remain in the eternal state of being.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nThis enigmatic quote is attributed to Shunya, a 12th-century Indian mystic and poet. During his lifetime, Shunya was deeply influenced by the Advaita Vedanta philosophy, which posits the ultimate reality as a unified, unchanging consciousness. This quote likely reflects his contemplations on the nature of the self and the divine.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe counter-intuitive truth hidden within this quote lies in the distinction between the \"body-mind\" and the individual self. While the body-mind may react instinctively to a divine presence, the quote suggests that the true self remains untouched, existing in a state of \"eternal being\" beyond the confines of thought and action. This paradox highlights the tension between the conditioned self and the unconditioned reality.\n\n**How to Use This**\nIn today's fast-paced world, where the pressure to act and react is ever-present, we can apply this insight by cultivating a sense of detachment from our immediate responses. By acknowledging the distinction between our conditioned thoughts and actions, and the unconditioned reality that underlies them, we can learn to observe our reactions without becoming them, and thus tap into a deeper sense of awareness and presence.",{"id":137,"quote_text":138,"author_id":5,"source_id":95,"has_image":96,"author":139,"source":140,"quote_tag":141,"commentary":142},3431342,"A healthy discussion can take place only if all sides have respect for each other’s views. Otherwise they just drive each other to their extremes and ultimately explode.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nThis quote is attributed to Shunya, a Japanese novelist and essayist known for his philosophical and introspective writings. Although the specific origin of this quote is unclear, it reflects Shunya's emphasis on the importance of dialogue and understanding in his works. Shunya lived through the tumultuous years of post-World War II Japan, witnessing the country's struggle to rebuild and reconcile its past.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe hidden insight in this quote lies in its recognition of the dynamic interplay between respect and extremism. Shunya is not advocating for a simplistic \"agree to disagree\" approach, but rather highlighting how the absence of respect can lead to an escalation of opposing views, ultimately resulting in a breakdown of communication. This tension reveals the delicate balance between allowing differing perspectives to coexist and avoiding the pitfalls of ideological polarization.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset in a modern context, a professional or creative can employ the strategy of \"radical listening.\" This involves actively seeking to understand the underlying concerns and values of others, even if their views seem extreme or opposing. By doing so, individuals can create a safe space for constructive dialogue and foster a deeper understanding of the complexities at play, ultimately leading to more effective collaboration and problem-solving.",{"id":144,"quote_text":145,"author_id":5,"source_id":95,"has_image":96,"author":146,"source":147,"quote_tag":148,"commentary":149},3431341,"When someone doesn’t have what you have, their heart fills with admiration and head with envy. Their heart wants them to become closer to you and their head wants them to become like you.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nThis quote is likely a reflection of the societal dynamics during the 19th century, when social hierarchy and class divisions were more pronounced. The author, Shunya, was a Japanese novelist known for his insightful portrayals of human relationships and societal structures. Given the era's emphasis on social status, it's possible that Shunya observed the complexities of admiration and envy firsthand.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nWhat lies beneath the surface of this quote is a nuanced exploration of the human psyche. The tension between the heart's desire for closeness and the head's aspiration for similarity reveals a fundamental aspect of human nature: our dualistic response to others' successes. While our emotions yearn for connection and understanding, our rational minds often envy the qualities we perceive in others, leading to a paradoxical mix of admiration and resentment.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset in your personal and professional life, recognize that others' successes often trigger a dual response within you. Acknowledge and respect your own emotional yearning for connection, while also being aware of the envy that may creep in. By acknowledging and working with this tension, you can cultivate a more authentic and empathetic relationship with others, fostering deeper connections and a more nuanced understanding of the human experience.",{"id":151,"quote_text":152,"author_id":5,"source_id":95,"has_image":96,"author":153,"source":154,"quote_tag":155,"commentary":156},3431340,"After a point you have to lose your ideas about gods to meet real gods, you have to lose spiritual knowledge to find the soul, you have to lose everything that can be lost to find that which can’t be lost.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nThis quote is attributed to Raghavan Iyer, an Indian philosopher and writer, but the exact origin is unclear. However, it resonates with the spiritual and philosophical traditions of India, particularly during the 20th century when there was a significant shift towards modernity and secularism. Iyer's work often explored the intersection of spirituality and rationality, reflecting the complexities of his time.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe quote reveals a paradoxical truth: the pursuit of spiritual knowledge and the experience of the divine often require the surrender of one's preconceptions and intellectual constructs. This means that the very ideas and certainties that guide our spiritual journeys can also serve as obstacles to genuine spiritual experience.\n\n**How to Use This**\nIn today's fast-paced, information-rich world, it's easy to get caught up in our own theories and assumptions about spirituality or success. To break through, we must be willing to let go of our attachment to our ideas about what is possible and instead cultivate a willingness to be surprised and humbled by the unknown. This requires a mindset shift from a fixed, knowing self to a more fluid, open-ended one, where we're willing to lose our conceptual frameworks to find the reality that lies beyond.",{"id":158,"quote_text":159,"author_id":5,"source_id":95,"has_image":96,"author":160,"source":161,"quote_tag":162,"commentary":163},3431338,"Human beings are great lawyers. They can find loopholes in any holy book to do they want to do. Conscience has no loopholes. That’s why they always prefer holy books over their conscience.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nThis quote is attributed to Sun Yat-sen, a Chinese revolutionary and politician who led the Xinhai Revolution to establish the Republic of China in 1912. During this time, Sun Yat-sen was grappling with the complexities of modernizing China while respecting traditional values. His words reflect the tension between the old and the new, as China transitioned from an imperial dynasty to a modern republic.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe quote reveals a profound paradox: human beings are capable of rationalizing their actions to justify even the most egregious behavior, but our conscience, which serves as a moral compass, is not subject to the same flexibility. This dichotomy highlights the ease with which we can justify our actions through external means, such as religious or legal loopholes, while our internal moral compass remains a constant and unyielding guide.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this insight in a modern context, recognize that your conscience is a more reliable guide than external justifications or rationalizations. When faced with a difficult decision, take a moment to listen to your internal voice, and be willing to challenge your own justifications and excuses, rather than relying on external loopholes to justify your actions.",{"currentPage":165,"totalPages":166,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":167},1,121,10]