amen said a beetle who had preceded him into the interior that is the way i feel myself is it not wonderful when one arrives at the place where he can give up his ambitions and resignedly nay even with gladness recognize that it is a far far better thing to be merged harmoniously in the cosmic all and this confortable situation in his midst so affected the marauding robin that he perched upon a blooming twig and sang until the blossoms shook with ecstacy he sang i have a good digestion and there is a god after all which i was wicked enough to doubt yesterday when it rained
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Letting go of ambitions can bring peace and joy like nature.
- In plain terms
- Stopping the chase for more can make you happy and calm.
- What can you take from it?
- Peace often comes from accepting where you are.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What ambition weighs on you?
- Is comfort enough?
Another view
Some goals drive progress and should not be abandoned lightly.
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