Stephanie O’Brien

“The goodness of every day is determined not by what happens or by whom you meet, but by your own mind.”
― Shunmyō Masuno, The Art of Simple Living: 100 Daily Practices from a Zen Buddhist Monk for a Lifetime of Calm and Joy

“If I were to describe a Zen mind in just a few words, I would say it is about making good use of everything.”
― Shunmyō Masuno, Zen: The Art of Simple Living

“Once you've met someone you really never forget them; it just takes a while for your memory to return”
― Hayao Miyazaki, Spirited Away Box Set

“When a flower blooms, the butterfly naturally finds it. When trees have blossomed, birds flock to the branches on their own, and when the leaves wither and fall, the birds scatter. Relationships with people aren’t so different.”
― Shunmyō Masuno, Zen: The Art of Simple Living