- “When you live in the shadow of insanity, the appearance of another mind that thinks and talks as yours does is something close to a blessed event.”
by Robert M. Pirsig - “In deep self acceptance, grows a compassionate understanding.”
by Jack Kornfield - “Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor.”
by Nhat Hanh - “The most precious gift we can offer anyone is our attention. When mindfulness embraces those we love, they will bloom like flowers.”
by Nhat Hanh - “We have to continue to learn. We have to be open. And we have to be ready to release our knowledge in order to come to a higher understanding of reality.”
by Nhat Hanh - “To abandon the present in order to look for things in the future is to throw away the substance and hold onto the shadow.”
by Nhat Hanh - “When you begin to see that your enemy is suffering, that is the beginning of insight.”
by Nhat Hanh - “People have a hard time letting go of their suffering. Out of a fear of the unknown, they prefer suffering that is familiar.”
by Nhat Hanh - “Anxiety, the illness of our time, comes primarily from our inability to dwell in the present moment.”
by Nhat Hanh - “The moment you understand the importance of loving yourself, you will stop hurting others.”
by Nhat Hanh
It must never be forgotten that the purpose of Alcoholics Anonymous is to sober up alcoholics. There is no religious or spiritual requirement for membership. No demands are made on anyone. An experience is offered which members may accept or reject. That is up to them by Bill W.
