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Daily life Quote by Thích Nhất Hạnh

“Practice living every moment of your daily life deeply and in freedom. If that’s what you really want, then what you need to do is let go of pursuing the past, the future, and all your worries, and come back to the present moment.” quote by Thích Nhất Hạnh
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““Practice living every moment of your daily life deeply and in freedom. If that’s what you really want, then what you need to do is let go of pursuing the past, the future, and all your worries, and come back to the present moment.””

Thích Nhất Hạnh

About This Quote

Source Book: The Miracle of Mindfulness, 1975

Living fully in the present requires releasing past and future worries to experience freedom.

In simple terms: Be present, let go of worries.

Key Takeaway

Practice mindfulness daily.

Themes

mindfulness freedom presence

Mood

calm focused

Type

spiritual practical

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • daily reflection
  • stress reduction
  • creative work

Key Concepts

Buddhist teachings psychology of attention

Questions to Reflect On

  • What worries keep you from now?
  • How can you return to present moments?
A Different Perspective

Past and future can still intrude.

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