Quotes about Serenity
It is not by going out for a demonstration against nuclear missiles that we can bring about peace. It is with our capacity of smiling, breathing, and being peace that we can make peace.
— Thich Nhat Hanh
Meditation is not evasion; it is a serene encounter with reality.
— Thich Nhat Hanh
Happiness can be attained by letting go, including letting go of your ideas about happiness.
— Thich Nhat Hanh
Relax. It's only a game.
— Thich Nhat Hanh
it is always possible to practice "I have arrived, I am home." I have run all my life; I am not going to run anymore; now I am determined to stop and really live my life.
— Thich Nhat Hanh
Contemplating a beautiful sunrise, you're not distracted by thinking about the past or the future. The more concentrated you become, the more you see the beauty all around you. So concentration is a source of happiness.
— Thich Nhat Hanh
Whenever a painful feeling or emotion arises, we should be able to be present with it, not fight it, but recognize it.
— Thich Nhat Hanh
When desire stops, there is no more fear. We are then truly free, peaceful, and happy.
— Thich Nhat Hanh
We need a small space where we can take care of our nervous system and restore our tranquility and peace.
— Thich Nhat Hanh
People say walking on water is a miracle, but to me walking peacefully on earth is the real miracle.
— Thich Nhat Hanh
Despair is the damp of hell, as joy is the serenity of heaven.
— John Donne
We don't always need a change. Sometimes, we just need a rest, and there is no better place to rest our bodies and our souls than outside.
— Gary Thomas