From time to time, to remind ourselves to relax and be peaceful, we may wish to set aside some time for a retreat, a day of mindfulness, when we can walk slowly, smile, drink tea with a friend, enjoy being together as if we are the happiest people on Earth.

Thich Nhat Hanh

from the book Being Peace

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Further quotes from the book Being Peace:

• Making peace
• You are a participant
• Dealing with our anger
• Abandoning our views
• Dwelling in the present moment
• The wonders of life
• Still arriving
• Smile
• Understanding and love
• Recovering our own sovereignty
• Being in touch with all aspects of life
• The capacity of waking up
• Be yourself first
• The most basic kind of peace work
• The most basic kind of peace work