Quotes About Mindfulness

Don't sweat the small stuff.

To a large degree, the measure of our peace of mind is determined by how much we are able to live in the present moment. Irrespective of what happened yesterday or last year, and what may or may not happen tomorrow, the present moment is where you are—always!

There are two rules for living in harmony. #1) Don't sweat the small stuff and #2) It's all small

slowing down your responses and becoming a better listeners aids you in becoming a more peaceful person

Now is the only time we have, and the only time we have any control over.

The fact that we can't see the beauty in something doesn't suggest that it's not there. Rather, it suggests that we are not looking carefully enough or with a broad enough perspective to see it.

Irrespective of what happened yesterday or last year, and what may or may not happen tomorrow, the present moment is where you are—always!

Do not sweat the small stuff.

One of the cardinal rules of joyful living is that judging others takes a great deal of energy and, without exception, pulls you away from where you want to be.

Something wonderful begins to happen with the simple realization that life, like an automobile, is driven from the inside out, not the other way around. As you focus more on becoming more peaceful with where you are, rather than focusing on where you would rather be, you begin to find peace right now, in the present. Then, as you move around, try new things, and meet new people, you carry that sense of inner peace with you. It's absolutely true that "Wherever you go, there you are.

its helpful to step back and see the bigger picture

It is our ability to forget our problems, through the process of thought, rather than the passage of time, that frees us from the circumstances of our past.

If you want your life to stand for peace and kindness, it's helpful to do kind, peaceful things.

The need for perfection and the desire for inner tranquility conflict with each other.

we tend to focus on the annoying expectation

I am certain that a quiet mind is the foundation of inner peace. And inner peace translates into outer peace.

If you don't want to "sweat the small stuff," it's critical that you choose your battles wisely.

The truth is, we don't know what's going to happen—we just think we do. Often we make a big deal out of something. We blow up scenarios in our minds about all the terrible things that are going to happen. Most of the time we are wrong. If we keep our cool and stay open to possibilities, we can be reasonably certain that, eventually, all will be well. Remember: maybe so, maybe not.

Now is the only time we have, and the only time that we have any control over.

It's always a good idea to ask yourself, Where is this decision likely to lead? When you do, you can avoid many hassles and mistakes that are otherwise inevitable. By asking this simple question, you can keep your energy directed in areas that will serve you and others well.

So many people spend so much of their life energy 'sweating the small stuff' that they completely lose touch with the magic and beauty of life.

If you do, there will come a day when you'll rarely feel the need to do battle at all.

We take our own goals so seriously that we forget to have fun along the way, and we forget to cut ourselves some slack.

So perhaps the best thing to do is simply be aware of how much venting is okay and how much is too much.