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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Many of us worry about the situation of the world . . . We need to remain calm, to see clearly. Meditation is a means to be aware, and to try to help.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of staying calm and aware amidst global issues through meditation.
In this quote, Thich Nhat Hanh encourages individuals to remain calm in the face of global challenges and stresses the significance of meditation as a tool for awareness. By cultivating a peaceful mind, one can gain clarity and contribute positively to the world, highlighting the interconnectedness of personal peace and collective well-being.
Themes
CalmMeditationAwarenessHelpWorld
In practice
Example use cases
During a mindfulness workshop, I quoted Nhat Hanh to illustrate the importance of remaining calm amid global crises.
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