Confused Living

2.62 When a man dwells on the pleasures of sense, attraction for them arises in him. From attraction arises desire, the lust of possession, and this leads to passion, to anger.

2.63 From passion comes confusion of mind…

The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 2)

what do we seek?

Evenness of mind, steadiness of thought and pursuit of higher goals is what The Gita suggests for individuals. When we pursue material goals, our sole occupation often becomes such goals, such goals can never be satiated.

disappointment results

Instead we ought to figure out, what we truly need and want from our lives. If God exists, our ultimate goals must be spiritual in nature. What one high goal, spiritual in nature, can we set for ourselves today?

Daily Affirmation: Today I rebalance my priorities.

Recommendation: The Bhagavad Gita (Penguin Classics) by Juan Mascaro

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