To think in terms of either pessimism or optimism oversimplifies the truth. The problem is to see reality as it is.
THICH NHAT HANHIt 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.
More Thich Nhat Hanh Quotes
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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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A true partner or friend is one who encourages you to look deep inside yourself for the beauty and love you’ve been seeking.
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Deep listening is the kind of listening that can help relieve the suffering of another person.
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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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The Seven Factors of Awakening are mindfulness, investigation of phenomena, diligence, joy, ease, concentration, and letting go.
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Be part of the miraculous moment.
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At any moment, you have a choice, that either leads you closer to your spirit or further away from it.
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People normally cut reality into compartments, and so are unable to see the interdependence of all phenomena.
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Silence 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.
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The most precious gift we can offer anyone is our attention. When mindfulness embraces those we love, they will bloom like flowers.
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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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Happiness is available. Please help yourself to it.
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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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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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Every thought you produce, anything you say, any action you do, it bears your signature.
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