The three kinds of pride are: thinking I am better than the others; thinking I am worse than the others; and thinking I am just as good as the others.
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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In true love, you attain freedom.
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Seek peace. When you have peace within, real peace with others will be possible.
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Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor.
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Sometimes when I am alone in my room in the dark, I practice smiling to myself. I do this to be kind to myself, to take good care of myself, to love myself. I know that if I cannot take care of myself, I cannot take care of anyone else.
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What you are looking for is already in you. You already are everything you are seeking.
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Many people think excitement is happiness. But when you are excited you are not peaceful. True happiness is based on peace.
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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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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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As we cultivate peace and happiness in ourselves, we also nourish peace and happiness in those we love.
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In true dialogue, both sides are willing to change.
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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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Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy.
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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 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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