Nonviolent action, born of the awareness of suffering and nurtured by love, is the most effective way to confront adversity.
THICH NHAT HANHMany people are alive but don’t touch the miracle of being alive.
More Thich Nhat Hanh Quotes
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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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Anger is like a storm rising up from the bottom of your consciousness. When you feel it coming, turn your focus to your breath.
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I promise myself that I will enjoy every minute of the day that is given me to live.
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We are here to awaken from our illusion of separateness.
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We humans have lost the wisdom of genuinely resting and relaxing. We worry too much. We don’t allow our bodies to heal, and we don’t allow our minds and hearts to heal.
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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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The moment you understand the importance of loving yourself, you will stop hurting others.
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Because you are alive, everything is possible.
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Fear keeps us focused on the past or worried about the future.
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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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Many people are alive but don’t touch the miracle of being alive.
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We will be more successful in all our endeavors if we can let go of the habit of running all the time, and take little pauses to relax and re-center ourselves. And we’ll also have a lot more joy in living.
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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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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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