I have been reading Love in Action by Thich Nhat Hanh off and on for the past year. This book has been a great offering of light during these darker times for us as a nation.
Thich Nhat Hanh remained in his peaceful ways during the heights of the Vietnam war and his teachings have brought me insight and calm as the the United States continues to aid and support in the ongoing wars and conflicts around the world and within our own country.
In these times of external conflict and chaos, we must seek refuge within. Our inner place of peace and harmony, following our breath inward to this space of stillness and back out again. “You cannot see your reflection in boiling water. Similarly, you cannot see the truth in a state of anger. When the waters calm, clarity comes”
Let it settle so you can think clearly and act with intention. Thay ( Thich Nhat Hanh) teaches us that our ability to remain calm and mindful will help us to continues to foster those seeds of goodness.
