“If in our daily life we can smile, if we can be peaceful and happy, not only we, but everyone will profit from it.”

— Thich Nhat Hanh

Peace Is Every Step : The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life (1992) Bantam reissue
Source: Being Peace
Context: If in our daily life we can smile, if we can be peaceful and happy, not only we, but everyone will profit from it. If we really know how to live, what better way to start the day than with a smile? Our smile affirms our awareness and determination to live in peace and joy. The source of a true smile is an awakened mind.

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Religious leader and peace activist 1926

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