Ambition is insanity. It shows that you are not at ease with yourself, you are not at home. Ambition shows that now you want others to know you are great. That is just to hide your smallness. – Osho
Dear Ones, do we feel like this. We are all motivated by our desire, which overcomes us and causes discomfort. We are seeking acceptance from others, because we feel that we are insignificant.
Where are these feelings coming from? They are arising in our mind and from our intellect. Are they true? Do we trust them as they are our self-doubts and the basis of our insecurity.
What is the solution? How can we feel comfortable in our skins? We must listen to our innocent heart. These perceptions, reactions and sensitivity are stemming from our subconscious. We have nursed them and now they are striding on the path of ambition and ego.
Is it incorrect to serve our ego, ambition and pride? It is always our choice. We have to break free from our selfish interests, which are reinforced by our inadequacies if we wish.
The path to tread is to break free from being a caterpillar, according to Swami Vivekananda. The caterpillar makes the thread from its mouth to weave its cocoon and is entrapped in it. Likewise, we are bound by our actions. We create a cocoon of self-interest and limit our lives. We must learn to love others and this is possible through seeing ourselves reflected in them. We are free of ambition and we become dedicated atmabhava and karmayogis.
The Gita lays the foundation for aligning ambitions with righteous actions. It advises us to discern our innate duties, or svadharma, and engage in them diligently. When our ambitions are in sync with our inherent duties and ethical values they lead to fulfillment.
Aim Hrim Klim