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.
THICH NHAT HANHPeople 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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Nonviolent action, born of the awareness of suffering and nurtured by love, is the most effective way to confront adversity.
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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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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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When we change our daily lives – the way we think, speak and act – we change the world.
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Life is a miracle, and being aware of simply this can already make us very happy.
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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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The way you speak to others can offer them joy, happiness, self-confidence, hope, trust, and enlightenment. Mindful speaking is a deep practice.
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Today is the most important day of our lives.
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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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Real love means loving kindness and compassion, the kind of love that does not have any conditions.
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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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You do not suffer because things are impermanent. You suffer because things are impermanent and you think they are permanent.
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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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Because of your smile, you make life more beautiful.
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