Do not live with a vocation that is harmful to humans and nature. Do not invest in companies that deprive others of their chance to live. Select a vocation that helps realise your ideal of compassion.
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We humans have lost the wisdom of genuinely resting and relaxing. We worry too much. We don't allow our bodies to heal, and we don't allow our minds and hearts to heal.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote highlights the importance of true rest and relaxation for our overall well-being.
Thich Nhat Hanh emphasizes that in our fast-paced lives, we often forget the essential practice of genuine rest. This neglect not only hinders our physical healing but also affects our emotional and mental health, as constant worry prevents us from embracing the restorative power of relaxation.
Themes
RestRelaxationWisdomHealingWell-Being
In practice
Example use cases
During a wellness seminar, to highlight the importance of mental health.
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