The past is gone, the future is not yet here, and if we do not go back to ourselves in the present moment, we cannot be in touch with life.
THICH NHAT HANHThe way must be in you; the destination also must be in you and not somewhere else in space or time. If that kind of self-transformation is being realized in you, you will arrive.
More Thich Nhat Hanh Quotes
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Because you are alive, everything is possible.
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Only the present moment contains life.
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It is possible to live twenty-four hours a day in a state of love. Every movement, every glance, every thought, and every word can be infused with love.
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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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In the moment when we are able to smile, to look at ourselves with compassion, our world begins to change.
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If we are not fully ourselves, truly in the present moment, we miss everything.
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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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Understanding means throwing away your knowledge.
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Without suffering, you have no way to learn how to be understanding and compassionate.
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We can smile, breathe, walk, and eat our meals in a way that allows us to be in touch with the abundance of happiness that is available.
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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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We have more possibilities available in each moment than we realize.
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In true love, there is no pride.
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People have a hard time letting go of their suffering. Out of a fear of the unknown, they prefer suffering that is familiar.
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When another person makes you suffer, it is because he suffers deeply within himself, and his suffering is spilling over. He does not need punishment; he needs help. That’s the message he is sending.
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