We do so much, we run so quickly, the situation is difficult, and many people say, “Don’t just sit there, do something.” But doing more things may make the situation worse. So you should say, “Don’t just do something, sit there.” Sit there, stop, be yourself first, and begin from there.

Thich Nhat Hanh

from the book Being Peace

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Further quotes from the book Being Peace:

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