We are alive in the present moment

December 5, 2013

We can smile, breathe, walk, and eat our meals in a way that allows us to be in touch with the abundance of happiness that is available. We are very good at preparing to live, but not very good at living. We know how to sacrifice ten years for a diploma and we are willing to work very hard to get a job, a car, a house, and so on. But we have difficulty remembering that we are alive in the present moment, the only moment there is for us to be alive. ~Thich Nhat Hanh


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    Ronald Harris

    December 5, 2013

    Jendhamuni Sos you a very good day and thanks for your post from Google plus today's. Your friend Ron Harris

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    Pieter Hibma

    December 5, 2013

    Once you had to chop wood to heat the house now you flick the switch. However chopping wood kept you fit longer.

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    Yashas Yashu

    December 5, 2013

    I impress of this off buddhism which is a story

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    Ronald Harris

    December 5, 2013

    Hope you are having a very good day God bless you Mady.

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    Ronald Harris

    December 5, 2013

    Have a very good evening and enjoy your night

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