Returning to Yourself Amidst Rejection
You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.
— Anonymous
Anchoring Yourself in the Moment
Becoming deeply aware of the present is the foundation of all true peace.
Calming the Mind's Anticipation
The art of peaceful living comes from recognizing that everything passes and nothing remains.
— Unknown
Finding Balance Amidst Captivating Thoughts
The mind can go in a thousand directions, but on this beautiful path, I walk in peace. With each step, the wind blows. With each step, a flower blooms.
— Thich Nhat Hanh
Coming Back to the Present Moment
Each breath is a new beginning, a quiet invitation to come back to the present moment.
Resting Here and Now
Sitting quietly, doing nothing, spring comes, and the grass grows by itself.
— Zen Proverb
Releasing Guilt and Embracing What Matters
You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.
— Gautama Buddha
Observing Desires with Gentle Awareness
Awareness is like the sun. When it shines on things, they are transformed.
— Thich Nhat Hanh
Embracing Stillness Amidst Overstimulation
Breathing in, I calm my body. Breathing out, I smile.
— Thich Nhat Hanh
Discovering Peace Where You Are
Peace does not hide in the future. It resides in the present, waiting to be felt with each breath.
Letting Go of the Mind's Planning for Future Success
Life is available only in the present moment.
— Thich Nhat Hanh
Settling Into Present Awareness
Breathing in, I calm body and mind. Breathing out, I smile.
— Thich Nhat Hanh
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 Stillness Amidst Questions Unanswered
Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.
— Soren Kierkegaard
Finding Calm in the Unfolding of Life
Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.
— Lao Tzu
Grounding into the Present Moment
Sitting quietly, doing nothing, spring comes, and the grass grows by itself.
— Zen Proverb
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