Don't waste yourself in rejection, nor bark against the bad, but chant the beauty of the good.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Instead of fighting negativity, focus your energy on celebrating what is good.
- In plain terms
- Focus on the good not the bad.
- What can you take from it?
- Celebrate positive things to improve your state.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What good thing can you highlight today?
- How does focusing on good change your mood?
Another view
Sometimes addressing bad behavior is necessary to stop harm.
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