People have a hard time letting go of their suffering. Out of a fear of the unknown, they prefer suffering that is familiar.
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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Only the present moment contains life.
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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.
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Life is a miracle, and being aware of simply this can already make us very happy.
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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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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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The Seven Factors of Awakening are mindfulness, investigation of phenomena, diligence, joy, ease, concentration, and letting go.
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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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The moment you understand the importance of loving yourself, you will stop hurting others.
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We have to walk in a way that we only print peace and serenity on the Earth. Walk as if you are kissing the Earth with your feet.
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Most of your suffering comes from the lack of understanding of yourself and others.
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Understanding means throwing away your knowledge.
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In true love, there is no pride.
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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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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.
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Letting go gives us freedom and freedom is the only condition for happiness.
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