Escape Quote by Thich Nhat Hanh
““We have millions of ways to lose this precious time—we turn on the TV, or pick up the telephone, or start the car and go somewhere. We are not used to being with ourselves, and we act as if we don’t like ourselves and are trying to escape from ourselves. Meditation””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Miracle of Mindfulness, 1975
We waste time on distractions to avoid confronting ourselves; meditation invites presence and self‑acceptance.
In simple terms: We avoid ourselves with TV, phone, car; meditation helps us be present.
Key Takeaway
Practice daily meditation to reclaim time.
Themes
mindfulness
self‑awareness
distraction
Mood
reflective
calm
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- commuting
- home evenings
- breaks at work
- social media scrolling
Key Concepts
presence
acceptance
inner peace
Questions to Reflect On
- What distractions keep you from being alone?
- How could a few minutes of stillness change your day?
A Different Perspective
Meditation may feel uncomfortable for those unused to stillness.
