The mind can go in a thousand directions, but on this beautiful path, …

Nhat Hanh
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The mind can go in a thousand directions, but on this beautiful path, I walk in peace. With each step, the wind blows. With each step, a flower blooms. ✨ Thich Nhat Hanh (2009). Happiness (EasyRead Edition), p.15, ReadHowYouWant.com
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The mind can go in a thousand directions, but on this beautiful path, I walk in peace. With each step, the wind blows. With each step, a flower blooms. ✨ Thich Nhat Hanh (2009). Happiness (EasyRead Edition), p.15, ReadHowYouWant.com

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