It is possible to live twenty-four hours a day in a state of love. Every movement, every glance, every thought, and every word can be infused with love.
THICH NHAT HANHThe way you speak to others can offer them joy, happiness, self-confidence, hope, trust, and enlightenment. Mindful speaking is a deep practice.
More Thich Nhat Hanh Quotes
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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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The way must be in you; the destination also must be in you and not somewhere else in space or time. If that kind of self-transformation is being realized in you, you will arrive.
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Without being peace, we cannot do anything for peace. If we cannot smile, we cannot help other people to smile. If we are not peaceful, then we cannot contribute to the peace movement.
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You have an appointment with life, an appointment that is in the here and now.
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The greatest of all miracles is to be alive.
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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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If you think that peace and happiness are somewhere else and you run after them, you will never arrive.
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Every thought you produce, anything you say, any action you do, it bears your signature.
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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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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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Keeping your body healthy is an expression of gratitude to the whole cosmos – the trees, the clouds, everything.
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My actions are my only true belongings.
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Live your daily life in a way that you never lose yourself.
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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.
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Human beings are not our enemy. Our enemy is not the other person. Our enemy is the violence, ignorance, and injustice in us and in the other person.
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