“If we do not know how to take care of ourselves and to love ourselves, we cannot take care of the people we love. Loving oneself is the foundation for loving another person.”
― Your True Home: The Everyday Wisdom of Thich Nhat Hanh
― Your True Home: The Everyday Wisdom of Thich Nhat Hanh
“Anxiety, the illness of our time, comes primarily from our inability to dwell in the present moment.”
― The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching: Transforming Suffering into Peace, Joy, and Liberation
― The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching: Transforming Suffering into Peace, Joy, and Liberation
“To meditate with mindful breathing is to bring body and mind back to the present moment so that you do not miss your appointment with life.”
― Fear: Essential Wisdom for Getting Through the Storm
― Fear: Essential Wisdom for Getting Through the Storm
“I promise myself that I will enjoy every minute of the day that is given me to live.”
― Anger: Wisdom for Cooling the Flames
― Anger: Wisdom for Cooling the Flames
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