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 HANHSometimes 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.
More Thich Nhat Hanh Quotes
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Every thought you produce, anything you say, any action you do, it bears your signature.
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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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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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There is no way to happiness – happiness is the way.
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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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Nonviolent action, born of the awareness of suffering and nurtured by love, is the most effective way to confront adversity.
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The Seven Factors of Awakening are mindfulness, investigation of phenomena, diligence, joy, ease, concentration, and letting go.
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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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Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor.
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Life is a miracle, and being aware of simply this can already make us very happy.
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There is a time for everything. There is a time when I sit down, I concentrate myself on the problem of my bills, but I would not worry before that. One thing at a time.
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As long as you find something beautiful, good, and true to believe in and abide by, you have the equivalent of God in your life.
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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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Anxiety, the illness of our time, comes primarily from our inability to dwell in the present moment.
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You must love in such a way that the person you love feels free.
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