Resting Here and Now
Sitting quietly, doing nothing, spring comes, and the grass grows by itself.
— Zen Proverb
Discovering Peace Where You Are
Peace does not hide in the future. It resides in the present, waiting to be felt with each breath.
Observing Thoughts with Gentle Awareness
Watching a thought come and go without attachment is the doorway to freedom.
Staying Grounded on the Path
A flower does not think of competing with the flower next to it. It just blooms.
— Zen Shin
Finding Calm in the Unfolding of Life
Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.
— Lao Tzu
Releasing the Grip of Social Fear
Worry pretends to be necessary but serves no useful purpose.
— Eckhart Tolle
Releasing the Quest for Perfection
Life does not have to be perfect to be wonderful.
— Annette Funicello
Embracing Acceptance Amidst Rejection
Rejection is just a signpost. It shows us where we might tread more softly, but it does not define the journey.
Letting Go of the Mind's Urges
Simplicity, patience, compassion. These three are your greatest treasures.
— Lao Tzu
Finding Refuge Within
When you let go of your mind, you let go of your sense of need to control the world.
— Sogyal Rinpoche
Resting in the Here and Now
Sometimes the most important thing in a whole day is the rest we take between two deep breaths.
— Etty Hillesum
Allowing Yesterday's Fun to Pass
Life is available only in the present moment.
— Thich Nhat Hanh
Releasing the Illusion of Pleasure
Letting go gives us freedom, and freedom is the only condition for happiness.
— Thich Nhat Hanh
Embracing What Life Has in Store
Let your heart be a compass, your breath a guide, and the present moment your destination.
Letting Go of What Could Have Been
When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.
— Lao Tzu
Embracing the Mystery
The mystery of life isn't a problem to solve, but a reality to experience.
— Frank Herbert
Embracing Your Own Journey
You must be completely awake in the present to enjoy the tea. Only in the awareness of the present, can your hands feel the pleasant warmth of the mug.
— Thich Nhat Hanh
Noticing Life Happening in Every Moment
When you realize nothing is lacking, the whole world belongs to you.
— Lao Tzu
Unraveling the Mind's Knots
Simplicity, patience, compassion. These three are your greatest treasures.
— Lao Tzu