The organic gardener does not think of throwing away the garbage. She knows that she needs the garbage. She is capable of transforming the garbage into compost, so that the compost can turn into lettuce, cucumber, radishes, and flowers again...With the energy of mindfulness, you can look into the garbage and say: I am not afraid. I am capable of transforming the garbage back into love.

We need to be aware of the suffering, but retain our clarity, calmness and strength so we can help transform the situation.

You have an appointment with life, an appointment that is in the here and now.

Breathing in, there is only the present moment. Breathing out, it is a wonderful moment.

If in our daily life we can smile, if we can be peaceful and happy, not only we, but everyone will profit from it. This is the most basic kind of peace work.

If you are motivated by loving kindness and compassion, there are many ways to bring happiness to others right now, starting with kind speech.

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.