There is the mud, and there is the lotus that grows out of the mud. We need the mud in order to make the lotus.
THICH NHAT HANHYou have an appointment with life, an appointment that is in the here and now.
More Thich Nhat Hanh Quotes
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Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy.
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People normally cut reality into compartments, and so are unable to see the interdependence of all phenomena.
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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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In true love, you attain freedom.
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Without suffering, you have no way to learn how to be understanding and compassionate.
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Take my hand. We will walk. We will only walk. We will enjoy our walk without thinking of arriving anywhere.
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My actions are my only true belongings.
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Most of your suffering comes from the lack of understanding of yourself and others.
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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.
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To be beautiful means to be yourself. You don’t need to be accepted by others. You need to accept yourself.
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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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There is no way to happiness – happiness is the way.
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Seek peace. When you have peace within, real peace with others will be possible.
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Choose to be in touch with what is wonderful, refreshing, and healing within yourself and around you.
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