Anxiety, the illness of our time, comes primarily from our inability to dwell in the present moment.
THICH NHAT HANHEvery thought you produce, anything you say, any action you do, it bears your signature.
More Thich Nhat Hanh Quotes
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The past is gone, the future is not yet here, and if we do not go back to ourselves in the present moment, we cannot be in touch with life.
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Letting go gives us freedom and freedom is the only condition for happiness.
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You have an appointment with life, an appointment that is in the here and now.
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The way you speak to others can offer them joy, happiness, self-confidence, hope, trust, and enlightenment. Mindful speaking is a deep practice.
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Be Yourself. Life is precious as it is. All the elements for your happiness are already here. There is no need to run, strive, search, or struggle. Just Be.
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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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Breathing in, I calm body and mind. Breathing out, I smile. Dwelling in the present moment I know this is the only moment.
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To be beautiful means to be yourself. You don’t need to be accepted by others. You need to accept yourself.
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People suffer because they are caught in their views. As soon as we release those views, we are free and we don’t suffer anymore.
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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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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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You do not suffer because things are impermanent. You suffer because things are impermanent and you think they are permanent.
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My actions are my only true belongings.
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As we cultivate peace and happiness in ourselves, we also nourish peace and happiness in those we love.
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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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