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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If you abandon the present moment, you cannot live the moments of your daily life deeply.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Being present in the moment is essential for truly experiencing life.
This quote by Nhat Hanh emphasizes the importance of mindfulness and living in the present. Abandoning the present moment means missing out on the richness of our daily experiences, leading to a shallow existence where we fail to appreciate the beauty and depth of life as it unfolds.
Themes
MindfulnessPresentLifeExperienceDeeply
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote during a mindfulness workshop to emphasize the importance of presence.
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