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Appointments Quote by Nhat Hanh

“Our appointment with life is in the present moment. If we do not have peace and joy right now, when will we have peace and joy?” quote by Nhat Hanh — Download Open image

“Our appointment with life is in the present moment. If we do not have peace and joy right now, when will we have peace and joy?”

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