Quotes About Mindfulness

It is better to desire the things we have than to have the things we desire.

Be a function of your values rather than a function of the impulse or desire of any given moment.

People seem to think there is something inherently noble and virtuous in the desire to go for a walk.

The day effort ceased, I also ceased. Because you cannot exist without effort, and you cannot exist without desire, and you cannot exist without striving.

As desire abates, generosity is born. When we are connected and present, what else is there to do but give?

You should have desires, but the desires should not have you.

To free desire from the tendency to cling, we have to be willing to stumble over ourselves.

Instant gratification in photography is not something that I need or desire. I find that the long, slow journey to the final print captivates me far more.

Emotion arise from Desire, hence an Illusion.

You can keep going on much less attention than you crave.

From a yogic perspective, stillness, coupled with expanded awareness, is by far the most powerful medium by which you can affect your destiny.

Beware of spitting against the wind!

The best doctors in the world are Doctor Diet, Doctor Quiet, and Doctor Merryman.

It's important to have a healthy balanced diet but not to get too bogged down about it. It's important to enjoy your food, too.

A healthy man watched what he ate. An intelligent man watched what he watched.

It is a good idea sometimes to think of the importance and dignity of our every-day duties. It keeps them from being so tiresome; besides, others are apt take us at our own valuation.

Dignity and quiet joy in all that we do are the expression of perfect concentration and perfect wisdom.

Gossip is only the lack of a worthy memory.

Haste denies all acts their dignity.

If you don't know where you are currently standing, you're dead.

You must live fully in the now to make your dreams come true.

The present moment holds infinite riches beyond your wildest dreams.

Tonight in your dreams you must look at your hands.

Control yourself, not your dreams.