Breathing in, there is only the present moment. Breathing out, it is a wonderful moment.

To think in terms of either pessimism or optimism oversimplifies the truth. The problem is to see reality as it is.

Many people think excitement is happiness... But when you are excited you are not peaceful. True happiness is based on peace.

People have a hard time letting go of their suffering. Out of a fear of the unknown, they prefer suffering that is familiar.

Breathing in, I calm body and mind. Breathing out, I smile.

My actions are my only true belongings. I cannot escape the consequences of my actions. My actions are the ground upon which I stand.

Waking up this morning, I smile. Twenty-four brand new hours are before me. I vow to live fully in each moment.

Fear keeps us focused on the past or worried about the future. If we can acknowledge our fear, we can realize that right now we are okay.

When you plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don't blame the lettuce. You look for reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water, or less sun. You never blame the lettuce.

If in our daily life we can smile, if we can be peaceful and happy, not only we, but everyone will profit from it. This is the most basic kind of peace work.

In true dialogue, both sides are willing to change.

Smile, breathe, and go slowly.

Peace in oneself, peace in the world.

Mindfulness helps you go home to the present. And every time you go there and recognize a condition of happiness that you have, happiness comes.

Life is available only in the present moment.

If you love someone, the greatest gift you can give them is your presence.

To be beautiful means to be yourself. You don't need to be accepted by others. You need to accept yourself.

Because you are alive, everything is possible.

When we are mindful, deeply in touch with the present moment, our understanding of what is going on deepens, and we begin to be filled with acceptance, joy, peace and love.

Understanding means throwing away your knowledge.