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.
THICH NHAT HANHYour presence is a miracle.
More Thich Nhat Hanh Quotes
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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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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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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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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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Every thought you produce, anything you say, any action you do, it bears your signature.
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Life is a miracle, and being aware of simply this can already make us very happy.
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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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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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In true dialogue, both sides are willing to change.
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Choose to be in touch with what is wonderful, refreshing, and healing within yourself and around you.
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The quality of our life depends on the quality of the seeds that lie deep in our consciousness.
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The moment you understand the importance of loving yourself, you will stop hurting others.
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Deep listening is the kind of listening that can help relieve the suffering of another person.
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Hope is important because it can make the present moment less difficult to bear. If we believe that tomorrow will be better, we can bear a hardship today.
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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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