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 HANHBecause you are alive, everything is possible.
More Thich Nhat Hanh Quotes
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Your presence is a miracle.
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The quality of our life depends on the quality of the seeds that lie deep in our consciousness.
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You have an appointment with life, an appointment that is in the here and now.
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I have arrived. I am home. My destination is in each step.
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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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We are here to awaken from our illusion of separateness.
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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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In true dialogue, both sides are willing to change.
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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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When you love someone, the best thing you can offer is your presence. How can you love if you are not there?
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Silence is essential. We need silence just as much as we need air, just as much as plants need light. If our minds are crowded with words and thoughts, there is no space for us.
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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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People normally cut reality into compartments, and so are unable to see the interdependence of all phenomena.
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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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Every thought you produce, anything you say, any action you do, it bears your signature.
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