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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When we walk like (we are rushing), we print anxiety and sorrow on the earth. We have to walk in a way that we only print peace and serenity on the earth... Be aware of the contact between your feet and the earth. Walk as if you are kissing the earth with your feet.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of mindful walking to cultivate peace and serenity.
Thich Nhat Hanh's quote encourages individuals to walk mindfully and with intention, suggesting that our way of moving through the world can reflect our inner state. He highlights that rushing can be a manifestation of anxiety and sorrow, while a more conscious approach to walking can lead to a practice of peace and connection with the earth.
Themes
MindfulnessWalkingPeaceSerenityAnxiety
In practice
Example use cases
During a wellness workshop, use this quote to encourage participants to practice mindful walking.
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