

It may need fertilizer, or more water, or less sun. You look for reasons it is not doing well. “When you plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don't blame the lettuce. I vow to live fully in each moment and to look at all beings with eyes of compassion.” Twenty-four brand new hours are before me. “Because you are alive, everything is possible.” Every day we are engaged in a miracle which we don't even recognize: a blue sky, white clouds, green leaves, the black, curious eyes of a child - our own two eyes. But I think the real miracle is not to walk either on water or in thin air, but to walk on earth. “People usually consider walking on water or in thin air a miracle. He does not need punishment he needs help. “When another person makes you suffer, it is because he suffers deeply within himself, and his suffering is spilling over. “Walk as if you are kissing the Earth with your feet.” Let his words guide you towards inner peace, love and compassion towards all beings: Thích Nhất Hạnh quotes always calm me down and make me joyful, so I thought that I would share a few with you. I can recommend any of his books with all my heart, I cannot imagine anyone not enjoying his loving words. He has touched the lives of many through his books, which all exude peace and love. © Toby Williams | - Thich Nhat Hanh Thích Nhất Hạnh is a Vietnamese Zen Buddhist monk, teacher, author, poet and peace activist.
