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My actions are my only true belongings.
Thich Nhat HanhThich Nhat Hanh Hope is important because it can make the present moment less difficult to bear. If we believe that tomorrow will be better, we can bear a hardship today.
Thich Nhat HanhThich Nhat Hanh Breathing in, I calm body and mind. Breathing out, I smile. Dwelling in the present moment I know this is the only moment.
Thich Nhat HanhThich Nhat Hanh Most of your suffering comes from the lack of understanding of yourself and others.
Thich Nhat HanhThich Nhat Hanh Many people think excitement is happiness. But when you are excited you are not peaceful. True happiness is based on peace.
Thich Nhat HanhThich Nhat Hanh Deep listening is the kind of listening that can help relieve the suffering of another person.
Thich Nhat HanhThich Nhat Hanh People have a hard time letting go of their suffering. Out of a fear of the unknown, they prefer suffering that is familiar.
Thich Nhat HanhThich Nhat Hanh In true love, you attain freedom.
Thich Nhat HanhThich Nhat Hanh The moment you understand the importance of loving yourself, you will stop hurting others.
Thich Nhat HanhThich Nhat Hanh As we cultivate peace and happiness in ourselves, we also nourish peace and happiness in those we love.
Thich Nhat HanhThich Nhat Hanh In true love, there is no pride.
Thich Nhat HanhThich Nhat Hanh What you are looking for is already in you. You already are everything you are seeking.
Thich Nhat HanhThich Nhat Hanh You have an appointment with life, an appointment that is in the here and now.
Thich Nhat HanhThich Nhat Hanh To think in terms of either pessimism or optimism oversimplifies the truth. The problem is to see reality as it is.
Thich Nhat HanhThich Nhat Hanh The quality of our life depends on the quality of the seeds that lie deep in our consciousness.
Thich Nhat HanhThich Nhat Hanh Be angry, it’s okay. To be angry, that is very human. And to learn how to smile at your anger and make peace with your anger is very nice.
Thich Nhat HanhThich Nhat Hanh
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