Quotes About Mindfulness

Age is a question of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter.

Before you speak, ask yourself: Is it kind, is it necessary, is it true, does it improve the silence?

Do not get attached to worldly things and pursuits. Be in the world, but do not let the world be in you.

Whenever and wherever you put yourself in touch with GOD, that is the state of meditation.

Silence is the speech of the spiritual seeker.

The moment you resent a person, you become his slave. Living with resentment is like drinking poison and expecting the other guy to get sick. The person who is the focus of your animosity may be feeling just fine, enjoying life, and not troubled while you are letting them rent space in your brain. Resentment gives you illusions of strength.

A yogi has no preferences. There's no point in hurrying. The only thing that matters is for me to watch whatever is happening, good or bad.

Doing nothing is respectable at tea.

Mel Burnstien. you gotta learn to enjoy life Tony.Every day above above ground is a good day

Christopher, like most people, didn't like his universe being unfathomable, so I doubted that a Zen koan would help him.

And I always do this aloud, or at least at a mumble level, making sure I am doing more than just glancing at the psalms or prayers. Glancing at prayers is the fastest path toward vain repetitions I know of. For that reason, the church has always advocated reading our prayers aloud so we will go more slowly and concentrate more on what we are saying. Prayer books are designed to be read aloud.

he possesses uncommon patience. He rarely checked his phones or gadgets. When he was in the room, he was fully present and generous with his attention. He listened. More so, he was an amazing manager of his personal time and attention.

Tolerations are the seemingly inconsequential little things that drain away your energy.

Relax your body slightly. Inhale through your nose to a slow count of three, four, or five—whatever is comfortable. Remember to allow the air to fill your diaphragm as well as your lungs. Retain the air, then exhale to the same slow count.

Take control of your emotions before your emotions take control of you.

The only disability in life is a bad attitude. -Scott Hamilton

Be kind to your future self

I practise selective deafness to hurtful remarks.

I'm speaking of the pursuit of excellence in all things. All things! Presence of mind and devotion to craft. A great artist has these. A great chef. A great master of tea. There's powerful kung fu in a well-built house or an eloquent letter, but the limit of your imagination is bones breaking and bullets flying.

Making the most of each moment and ridding ourselves of the toxic habit of constantly looking forward to the next thing. Be where your feet are.

If you must look back, do so forgivingly. If you must look forward, do so prayerfully. However, the wisest thing you can do is to be present in the present. Gratefully. —Maya Angelou

Q: Why did the Buddhist spill his coffee while driving to work? A: He had bad kar-mug.

Just let awareness have its way with you completely.

Do the best that you can in the place where you are, and be kind.