We try to live every moment like that, dwelling peacefully in the present moment, and respond to events with compassion.
Nhat HanhFreedom is the basic condition for you to touch life, to touch the blue sky, the trees, the birds, the tea, and the other person.
Nhat HanhWe are always running, and it has become a habit. We struggle all the time, even during our sleep. We are at war with ourselves, and we can easily start a war with others.
Nhat HanhOur joy, peace and happiness depend very much on our practice of recognizing and transforming habit energies. There are positive habit energies that we have to cultivate, and negative habit energies that we have to recognize, embrace and transform. The energy with which we do these things is mindfulness.
Nhat Hanh