In the internal life, there has to be a single criterion, a single criterion against which you determine your choices. What is that criteria? Freedom. Betterment. Liberation. Growth. “Is this making me better? Is this widening, deepening my consciousness? Am I learning something from this? Am I becoming more fearless out of this?” That’s what should determine the choice.
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Questioner: Please guide us on how to overcome rejections or failures at a young age. Youngsters are very susceptible to depression, anxiety, stress, and even suicide. What should they do when they feel that they are failing or being rejected again and again?
Acharya Prashant: See, what is it that you love playing? Any sport you are interested in?
Questioner: I love cricket.
Acharya Prashant: You love cricket. Tell me of something that you are just not interested in.
Questioner: I am not interested in basketball.
