When
I start to get angry, I see my predicament and how I’m getting caught
in expectations and righteousness. Learning to give up anger has been a
continuous process. When Maharaji told me to love everyone and tell the
truth, he also said, “Give up anger, and I’ll help you with
it.” Maharaji offered me a bargain: “You must polish the mirror free of
anger to see God. If you give up a little anger each day, I will help
you.” This seemed to be a deal that was more than fair. I readily
accepted. And he’s been true to his end of the bargain.
I found that his love helped to free me from my righteousness. Ultimately I would rather be free and in love than be right.
I found that his love helped to free me from my righteousness. Ultimately I would rather be free and in love than be right.
- Ram Dass -
