Let us live simply in the freshness of the present moment, in the clarity of pure awakened mind.
Interpretation
Embrace simplicity and awareness in the present moment for a clearer mind.
This quote encourages individuals to focus on living simply and consciously in the present, emphasizing the importance of an awakened mind that recognizes the clarity and beauty of the current moment. By doing so, one can cultivate a deeper sense of peace and fulfillment in life, free from the distractions and complexities of the past or future.
In practice
This quote can be shared during a mindfulness retreat to emphasize living in the moment.
Happiness is the result of inner maturity. It depends on us alone, and requires patient work, carried out from day to day. Happiness must be built, and this requires time and effort. In the long term, happiness and unhappiness are therefore a way of being, or a life skill.
Happiness is the main object of our aspirations, whatever name we give to it: fulfilment, deep satisfaction, serenity, accomplishment, wisdom, fortune, joy or inner peace, and however we try to seek it: creativity, justice, altruism, striving, completion of a plan or a piece of work.
True freedom means freeing oneself from the dictates of the ego and its accompanying emotions.
We do all kinds of things to remain beautiful. Yet, we spend surprisingly little time taking care of what matters most - the way our mind functions.
Happiness is a state of inner fulfillment.
Knowledge does not mean mastering a great quantity of different information, but understanding the nature of mind. This knowledge can penetrate each one of our thoughts and illuminate each one of our perceptions.
There is no limit to the ingenuity of man if it is properly and vigorously applied under conditions of peace and justice.
As I talk about strengths and weaknesses in academic economics, one interesting fact you are entitled to know is that I never took a course in economics. And with this striking lack of credentials, you may wonder why I have the chutzpah to be up here giving this talk. The answer is I have a black belt in chutzpah. I was born with it.
The English know how to make the best of things. Their so-called muddling through is simply skill at dealing with the inevitable.
Every man hath the right to doubt his task, and to forsake it from time to time; but what he must not do is forget it. Whoever doubteth not himself is unworthy -for in his unquestioning belief in his ability, he commiteth the sin of pride. Blessed are they who go through moments of indecision.
A man who graduated high in his class at Yale Law School and made partnership in a top law firm would be celebrated. A man who invested wisely would be admired, but a woman who accomplishes this is treated with suspicion.
Logical activity is not the whole of intelligence. One can be intelligent without being particularly logical.
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