At any moment, you have a choice, that either leads you closer to your spirit or further away from it.
THICH NHAT HANHWithout suffering, you have no way to learn how to be understanding and compassionate.
More Thich Nhat Hanh Quotes
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To be loved means to be recognized as existing.
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We will be more successful in all our endeavors if we can let go of the habit of running all the time, and take little pauses to relax and re-center ourselves. And we’ll also have a lot more joy in living.
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Every thought you produce, anything you say, any action you do, it bears your signature.
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For things to reveal themselves to us, we need to be ready to abandon our views about them.
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The source of a true smile is an awakened mind. Smiling helps you approach the day with gentleness and understanding.
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Most of your suffering comes from the lack of understanding of yourself and others.
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Understanding means throwing away your knowledge.
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We have more possibilities available in each moment than we realize.
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Smile, breathe and go slowly.
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In the moment when we are able to smile, to look at ourselves with compassion, our world begins to change.
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You cannot transmit wisdom and insight to another person. The seed is already there. A good teacher touches the seed, allowing it to wake up, to sprout, and to grow.
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Silence is something that comes from your heart, not from outside. Silence doesn’t mean not talking and not doing things; it means that you are not disturbed inside. If you’re truly silent, then no matter what situation you find yourself in you can enjoy the silence.
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Waking up this morning, I smile. Twenty-four brand new hours are before me. I vow to live fully in each moment and to look at all beings with eyes of compassion.
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Be Yourself. Life is precious as it is. All the elements for your happiness are already here. There is no need to run, strive, search, or struggle. Just Be.
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If love is in our hearts, every thought, word, and deed can bring about a miracle. Because understanding is the very foundation of love, words and actions that emerge from our love are always helpful.
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