If we know how to create the energy of love, understanding, compassion, and beauty, then we can contribute a lot to the world.
Nhat HanhIf we are not fully ourselves, truly in the present moment, we miss everything. When a child presents himself to you with his smile, if you are not really there - thinking about the future or the past, or preoccupied with other problems - then the child is not really there for you. The technique of being alive is to go back to yourself in order for the child to appear like a marvellous reality. Then you can see him smile and you can embrace him in your arms.
Nhat HanhWords can travel thousands of miles. May my words create mutual understanding and love. May they be as beautiful as gems, as lovely as flowers.
Nhat HanhWe need to be aware of the suffering, but retain our clarity, calmness and strength so we can help transform the situation.
Nhat Hanh