It is important to expect nothing, to take every experience, including the negative ones, as merely steps on the path, and to proceed.
Meaning of the quote
It's important to not have any expectations. Every experience, even the bad ones, is just a step on your journey. Just keep moving forward.
About Ram Dass
Ram Dass, born Richard Alpert, was an American spiritual teacher, psychologist, and author. He helped popularize Eastern spirituality and yoga in the West through his bestselling book ‘Be Here Now’ and other works. Ram Dass had a fascinating life journey, including research with psychedelics at Harvard, becoming a disciple of a Hindu guru in India, and continuing to teach and write until his passing in 2019.
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