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. Right now, today, we are still alive, and our bodies are working marvelously. Our eyes can still see the beautiful sky. Our ears can still hear the voices of our loved ones. Read Summary
Peace in the world starts with peace in oneself. If everyone lives mindfully, everyone will be more healthy, feel more fulfilled in their daily lives and there will be more peace. Read Summary
People deal too much with the negative, with what is wrong. Why not try and see positive things, to just touch those things and make them bloom? Read Summary
People have a hard time letting go of their suffering. Out of a fear of the unknown, they prefer suffering that is familiar. Read Summary
When you love someone, the best thing you can offer is your presence. How can you love if you are not there? Read Summary
In order to heal others, we first need to heal ourselves. And to heal ourselves, we need to know how to deal with ourselves. Read Summary
Smiling is very important. If we are not able to smile, then the world will not have peace. 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. Read Summary
Fearlessness is not only possible, it is the ultimate joy. When you touch nonfear, you are free. Read Summary
Compassionate listening is to help the other side suffer less. If we realize that other people are the same people as we are, we are no longer angry at them. Read Summary
In true dialogue, both sides are willing to change. Read Summary