A person who is not disturbed by the incessant flow of desires—that enter like rivers into the ocean, which is ever being filled but is always still—can alone achieve peace, and not the man who strives to satisfy such desires.
Bhagavad Gita
2.70
Meaning:
Peace is compared to the depth of the ocean. Just as the ocean remains steady despite many rivers pouring into it, a person who remains steady despite many incoming desires finds true tranquility. Peace comes from ignoring the urge to satisfy every whim.

Daily Application

When a new desire or worry enters your mind, do not react immediately. Imagine yourself as the deep ocean. Let the thought enter and dissolve without disturbing your inner stillness. Stability is the foundation of happiness.

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