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15 Sadhguru Quotes That Will Make You Realize Your Life Journey

Life is a journey. We always want to be at the destination, but we forget that our lives are made up of the steps we take to reach there.

By Md Fahad AlamPublished 3 years ago 7 min read
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Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, also known as “the guru in the blue dress”, is one of the most prominent spiritual leaders and yogis from India. He is widely known for his insightful statements and wise teachings.

The mystic and inspirational guru from India, Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev has garnered a lot of popularity. His teachings, especially those on spirituality and meditation are considered revolutionary. They have touched the lives of many people around the world who have been inspired by his thoughts.

Here's a collection of 15 beautiful quotes from Sadhguru which will help you understand the deeper meaning of your life; it will also inspire you to lead a purposeful life.

Sadhguru Quotes That Will Make You Realize Your Life Journey

1. “The most beautiful moments in life are moments when you are expressing your joy, not when you are seeking it.”

When you find joy moment after moment, you’ll realize that life is always a joyful experience. It’s not just found in the good moments, but it’s also found in the bad moments too. If you can learn to feel joy during both events, you then become truly happy for no reason.

2. “When you absolutely throw yourself into your activity, your energy will only grow and mature.”

The most important thing is the quality of the attention to the present moment. The key to success in life is to focus on the right now; not on the past, not on the future, but on what is happening right now.

No matter what you are doing—from the most mundane activity of taking out the trash, to writing a book about the unconscious mind—we can grow spiritually if we throw ourselves wholeheartedly into what we are doing at the moment.

3. “Life is a process, not a problem. The question is only, have you prepared yourself for the process or not.”

We all have good and bad experiences in life. Therefore, we are trained into thinking that life is a problem. We keep repeating this process constantly, and as a result, run into the same problems every single time.

There is no need to dwell on troubles because each day we get another opportunity to correct what we didn’t do correctly the first time around.

4. “If you are a little playful with life, every moment is a celebration.”

Life is too short to take it too seriously, and you can’t find any reason to celebrate if you do. However, with a little playfulness in your life, every moment is cause for a celebration.

5. “The fear is simply because you are not living with life. You are living in your mind.”

The source of fear and doubt in your life is almost always an illusion. Your mind can create illusions about yourself, others, money, and the future that may seem real in your mind but don’t have any basis in reality.

This is how you end up fearful because you aren’t living with life – you are living in fear and doubt instead.

6. “If you are constantly facing new situations, it means you are living a life of growth and great possibilities.”

When you’re facing an unfamiliar situation or a challenge that is different from what you’ve faced in the past, it can be surprising and intimidating. But even though it’s different than what you’re used to, consider how this new event could bring positive change.

New situations or challenges allow you to learn new things, develop your skills, and open yourself up to new opportunities.

7. “I am not talking about you being a spectator, I am talking about involvement. I am talking about involving yourself into life in such a way that you dissolve into it.”

Sitting back and watching life happen may sound good, but it is all just an illusion. The never-ending cycle of work and the rest of your day-to-day life will keep you detached from the reality of your journey. Instead, you must get out there and put yourself into something that makes you feel truly alive.

8. “People try to create an outwardly perfect life, but the quality of life is based on the inward.”

Most people aim to create an outwardly perfect life. However, for many, this is not the true definition of quality of life. Quality of life is based on the inward, your inner self — rather than the external outer appearances. By focusing on your inner life and becoming aware of who you are inside, you can create a beautiful life on both the inside and outside.

9. “If your sadness is reminding you that you are incomplete, it is good. Make use of your sadness to grow. When sadness sets in, if you become more compassionate, more caring, and more loving, you have some sense in you.”

When you live a positive lifestyle, happiness will become your default mode. This is fine, but the problem is that all habits are temporary ― including happiness!

When that happens, you may experience sadness or you may fall into a state of contentment. It's totally fine and normal. The point is, regardless of how happy your lifestyle is, you will likely experience some sadness at some point because it’s part of life.

10. “With firm likes and dislikes, you shut your doors to the many possibilities of life.”

When we fail to embrace a variety of opportunities, we play it too safe and miss out on potentially incredible experiences. There is something to be said for making the most of each day and trying new approaches to life, but you don’t have to do all of the things.

It is okay to have an opinion, but don’t make it so firm that you eliminate possibilities. Stay open to new experiences and opportunities, and don’t limit yourself too narrowly.

11. “Learning to listen is the essence of intelligent living.”

“Intelligent living is a process of learning through listening,” says Sadhguru. What does that mean? Well, listen to learn and you will gain intelligence. This is effectively how you hone your own skills when it comes to hearing what others around you have to say.

12. “The quality of your life depends on how well you manage your body, your mind, your emotion, your situations, your home, your communities, nations, your life in general, and the world.”

Life is a series of processes that vary for each person, but the same fundamentals can be applied to everyone. Whether your focus is on your body, your mind, or any other parts of life, it's important to take care of all aspects in order to live well and reach your potential.

13. “One of the main reasons why you have become miserable is, instead of falling back into your joy, you are trying to pursue joy.”

I know, this sounds very cliché and something you’ve heard over and over again. But the key to living a happy life is to stop worrying about whether you will be happy or not.

Stop focusing on the anxiety of being happy all the time. Focus more on what is already present in your life. If you look hard enough, you will find happiness in everything that is happening around you right now.

14. “If you choose, you can be joyful every moment of your life. It’s time you made your choice.”

The state of your life is completely up to you. You are in charge of creating your reality. Not only can you choose what you want in life, but you can also shape the way that you feel about the situations in your life. When you change the way that you feel, then you change your reality.

15. “Resentment, anger, jealousy, pain, hurt, and depression are poisons that you drink but expect someone else to die. Life does not work that way. Most people take lifetimes to understand this simple truth.”

Whenever you are hurt by a person or people, these negative feelings fester in yourself, contaminating your very being. These seeds of negativity not only hurt you but also poison you.

They do damage to your body, mind, and consciousness. In other words, they do real damage to your entire being—physically, mentally, and spiritually.

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