We should be able to enjoy the wonders of life in us and everywhere around us. The whispers of rustling pine boughs. Flowers blooming. The beautiful blue sky. Fluffy white clouds. The smile of a neighbor. Each of these is a small miracle of life that has the capacity to nourish and heal us. They’re there for us right now. The question is: are we there for them?
— Thich Nhat Hanh
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When our mind is calm, it reflects reality accurately, without distortion.
— Thich Nhat Hanh
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Meditation is offering your genuine presence to yourself in every moment. It’s the capacity to recognize clearly that every moment is a gift of life, a gift from the Earth and sky.
— Thich Nhat Hanh
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No matter what you’re doing, you can choose to do it with your full presence, with mindfulness and concentration; and your action becomes a spiritual practice.
— Thich Nhat Hanh
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The miracle is not to walk on water. The miracle is to walk on the green earth in the present moment, to appreciate the peace and beauty that are available now.
— Thich Nhat Hanh (born 11 October 1926)
Photo courtesy: Susana Aalto