Many people think excitement is happiness. But when you are excited you are not peaceful. True happiness is based on peace.
THICH NHAT HANHAt any moment, you have a choice, that either leads you closer to your spirit or further away from it.
More Thich Nhat Hanh Quotes
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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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Smile, breathe and go slowly.
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Nonviolent action, born of the awareness of suffering and nurtured by love, is the most effective way to confront adversity.
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There is no way to happiness – happiness is the way.
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Life is a miracle, and being aware of simply this can already make us very happy.
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Every word, every look, every action, and every smile can bring happiness to others.
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The most precious gift we can offer anyone is our attention. When mindfulness embraces those we love, they will bloom like flowers.
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There is a time for everything. There is a time when I sit down, I concentrate myself on the problem of my bills, but I would not worry before that. One thing at a time.
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The desire to be a free person is very worthwhile. To be free means you are no longer the victim of fear, anger, craving, or suspicion.
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Today is the most important day of our lives.
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In true love, you attain freedom.
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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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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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As long as you find something beautiful, good, and true to believe in and abide by, you have the equivalent of God in your life.
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People suffer because they are caught in their views. As soon as we release those views, we are free and we don’t suffer anymore.
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