If a child smiles, if an adult smiles, that is very important. If in our daily lives we can smile, if we can be peaceful and happy, not only we, but everyone will profit from it. If we really know how to live, what better way to start the day than with a smile? Our smile affirms our awareness and determination to live in peace and joy. The source of a true smile is an awakened mind.

Thich Nhat Hanh

from the book Being Peace

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• You are a participant
• Understanding and love
• Still arriving
• The wonders of life
• 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
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