You have an appointment with life, an appointment that is in the here and now.
THICH NHAT HANHYou must love in such a way that the person you love feels free.
More Thich Nhat Hanh Quotes
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My actions are my only true belongings.
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Meditation means to look deeply, to touch deeply, so we can realize we are already home.
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The greatest of all miracles is to be alive.
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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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The quality of our life depends on the quality of the seeds that lie deep in our consciousness.
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The desire to be a free person is very worthwhile. To be free means you are no longer the victim of fear, anger, craving, or suspicion.
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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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To be loved means to be recognized as existing.
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Many people are alive but don’t touch the miracle of being alive.
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Fear keeps us focused on the past or worried about the future.
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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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Deep listening is the kind of listening that can help relieve the suffering of another person.
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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 source of a true smile is an awakened mind. Smiling helps you approach the day with gentleness and understanding.
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If you love someone but rarely make yourself available to him or her, that is not true love.
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