If you take pride in your attainment or become discouraged because of your idealistic effort, your practice will confine you by a thick wall.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Pride or discouragement tied to ideals creates mental barriers that limit practice.
- In plain terms
- Ego and disappointment build walls around your practice.
- What can you take from it?
- Stay humble and detached from outcomes to keep practice open.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When does pride become harmful?
- How can I balance motivation with humility?
Another view
Complete detachment may be unrealistic; some healthy pride can motivate.
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