You who are journalists, writers, citizens, you have the right and duty to say to those you have elected that they must practice mindfulness, calm and deep listening, and loving speech. This is universal thing, taught by all religions. Thich Nhat Hanh (Related: Peace Is Every Step, Amazon book) Today’s quote is one of those thingsContinue reading “A Universal Thing”
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You Have a Choice
“At any moment, you have a choice, that either leads you closer to your spirit or further away from it.” – Thich Nhat Hanh Tich Nhat Hanh was a Buddhist monk, spiritual leader, poet and peace activist. He was called “Apostle of peace and nonvioelence” by Dr. Martin Luther King who nominated him for the NobelContinue reading “You Have a Choice”
The Friday Affirmation
“Conscious breathing is my anchor.” Thích Nhất Hạnh from Stepping into Freedom: An Introduction to Buddhist Monastic Training:
The Friday Affirmation
“Conscious breathing is my anchor.” —Thích Nhất Hạnh from Stepping into Freedom: An Introduction to Buddhist Monastic Training:
Smile
“If you really know how to live, what better way to start the day than with a smile?…Smiling helps you approach the day with gentleness and understanding….Smile with your whole being.” ~ Thich Nhat Hanh Smiling as a spiritual practice — I love it. That’s one way we shine our light into the world.
An Expression of Gratitude
“Keeping your body healthy is an expression of gratitude to the whole cosmos- the trees, the clouds, everything.” – Thich Nhat Hanh
Don’t just do something, sit there
stop“We do so much, we run so quickly, the situation is difficult, and many people say, “Don’t just sit there, do something.” But doing more things may make the situation worse. So you should say, “Don’t just do something, sit there.” Sit there, stop, be yourself first, and begin from there.” ― Thích Nhất Hạnh, Being Peace
Why Not Try and See Positive Things?
“People deal too much with the negative, with what is wrong. Why not try and see positive things, to just touch those things and make them bloom?” —–Thich Nhat Hanh
Touch the Miracle of Being Alive
“Many people are alive but don’t touch the miracle of being alive.” – Thích Nhất Hạnh
Letting go…
“Letting go gives us freedom, and freedom is the only condition for happiness. If, in our heart, we still cling to anything – anger, anxiety, or possessions – we cannot be free.” ― Thich Nhat Hanh, The Heart of the Buddha’s Teaching: Transforming Suffering into Peace, Joy, and Liberation
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