The quality of our life depends on what seeds we water in our consciousness. —Thich Nhat Hanh

When we are in contact with another's suffering, a feeling of compassion is born in us. Compassion means, literally, "to suffer with." —Thich Nhat Hanh

“Just like our organs, our anger is part of us. When we are angry, we have to go back to ourselves and take good care of our anger. We cannot say, ‘Go away, anger, I don’t want you.’ When you have a stomachache, you don’t say, ‘I don’t want you stomach, go away.’ No, you take care of it. In the same way, we have to embrace and take good care of our anger.” —Thich Nhat Hanh

“When you say something unkind, when you do something in retaliation, your anger increases. You make the other person suffer, and they try hard to say or do something back to make you suffer, and get relief from their suffering. That is how conflict escalates.” —Thich Nhat Hanh

We practice mindfulness in order to get in touch with appropriate attention, stop our thinking, and enjoy the pleasant feeling that is possible in the here and the now. We recognize the many conditions of happiness that are here, more than we could possibly imagine. This is possible. While we are doing so, healing takes place. We don’t have to make any effort, because we have the habit of happiness. —Thich Nhat Hanh

“Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor.” ― Thích Nhất Hạnh

“Letting go gives us freedom, and freedom is the only condition for happiness. If, in our heart, we still cling to anything - anger, anxiety, or possessions - we cannot be free.”―Thích Nhat Hạnh

Compassion is made up of non-compassion elements. —Thich Nhat Hanh

"Dwelling the present moment is a miracle." -Thich Nhat Hanh

"Understanding and compassion are very powerful sources of energy. They are the opposite of stupidity and passivity. If you think that compassion is passive, weak, or cowardly, then you don't know what real understanding or compassion is." -Thich Nhat Hanh

"When you take good care of yourself and reduce suffering in yourself, you are are helping other people. When you're able to generate peace with every step, the whole world profits." -Thich Nhat Hanh

"Life is filled with suffering, but it is also filled with many wonders, like the blue sky...Do we need to make a special effort to enjoy the beauty of the blue sky?...Do we have to practice to be able to enjoy it? No, we just enjoy it. Each second, each minute of our lives can be like this." -Thich Nhat Nanh

"Suppose you are offered a cup of tea, very fragrant, very good tea. If your mind is distracted, you cannot really enjoy the tea. You have to be mindful of the tea, you have to be concentrated on it, so the tea can reveal its fragrance and wonder to you." -Thich Nhat Hanh

Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy -Thich Nhat Hanh

“Breathing in, I calm body and mind. Breathing out, I smile. Dwelling in the present moment I know this is the only moment.” -Thich Nhat Hanh

“Smile, breathe and go slowly.” -Thich Nhat Hanh