‘WAKING UP THIS MORNING, I SMILE.
TWENTY-FOUR BRAND NEW HOURS ARE BEFORE ME,
I VOW TO LIVE FULLY IN EACH MOMENT
AND TO LOOK AT ALL BEINGS WITH EYES OF
COMPASSION’
If you really know how to live, what better way to start the day than a smile? Your smile affirms your awareness and determination to live in peace and joy. How many days slip by in forgetfulness? What are you doing with your life? Look deeply, and smile. The source of a true smile is an awakened mind.
How can you remember to smile when you wake up? You might hang a reminder- such as a branch, a leaf, a painting, or some inspiring words - in your window or from the ceiling above your bed, so that you notice it when you wake up. Once you develop the practice of smiling, you may not need a sign. You will smile as soon as you hear a bird sing or see the sunlight stream through the window. Smiling helps you approach the day with gentleness and understanding.
TWENTY-FOUR BRAND NEW HOURS ARE BEFORE ME,
I VOW TO LIVE FULLY IN EACH MOMENT
AND TO LOOK AT ALL BEINGS WITH EYES OF
COMPASSION’
If you really know how to live, what better way to start the day than a smile? Your smile affirms your awareness and determination to live in peace and joy. How many days slip by in forgetfulness? What are you doing with your life? Look deeply, and smile. The source of a true smile is an awakened mind.
How can you remember to smile when you wake up? You might hang a reminder- such as a branch, a leaf, a painting, or some inspiring words - in your window or from the ceiling above your bed, so that you notice it when you wake up. Once you develop the practice of smiling, you may not need a sign. You will smile as soon as you hear a bird sing or see the sunlight stream through the window. Smiling helps you approach the day with gentleness and understanding.
~ Thich Nhat Hanh ~
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