Waking up this morning, I smile. Twenty-four brand new hours are before me. I vow to live fully in each moment and to look at all beings with eyes of compassion.
THICH NHAT HANHIn true dialogue, both sides are willing to change.
More Thich Nhat Hanh Quotes
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We can smile, breathe, walk, and eat our meals in a way that allows us to be in touch with the abundance of happiness that is available.
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Fear keeps us focused on the past or worried about the future.
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Letting go gives us freedom and freedom is the only condition for happiness.
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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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The source of a true smile is an awakened mind. Smiling helps you approach the day with gentleness and understanding.
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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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Human beings are not our enemy. Our enemy is not the other person. Our enemy is the violence, ignorance, and injustice in us and in the other person.
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Enlightenment is always there. Small enlightenment will bring great enlightenment. If you breathe in and are aware that you are alive – that you can touch the miracle of being alive – then that is a kind of enlightenment.
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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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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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Mindful time spent with the person we love is the fullest expression of true love and real generosity.
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Be part of the miraculous moment.
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Most of your suffering comes from the lack of understanding of yourself and others.
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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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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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