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 HANHSilence 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.
More Thich Nhat Hanh Quotes
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Mindful time spent with the person we love is the fullest expression of true love and real generosity.
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Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy.
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The moment you understand the importance of loving yourself, you will stop hurting others.
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Take my hand. We will walk. We will only walk. We will enjoy our walk without thinking of arriving anywhere.
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Live your daily life in a way that you never lose yourself.
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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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Real love means loving kindness and compassion, the kind of love that does not have any conditions.
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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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Fear keeps us focused on the past or worried about the future.
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We are here to awaken from our illusion of separateness.
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What you are looking for is already in you. You already are everything you are seeking.
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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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If you think that peace and happiness are somewhere else and you run after them, you will never arrive.
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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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