To live in the present moment is a miracle. The miracle is not to walk…

Nhat Hanh
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To live in the present moment is a miracle. The miracle is not to walk on water. The miracle is to walk on the green Earth in the present moment, to appreciate the peace and beauty that are available now. ✨ Thich Nhat Hanh (2005). Touching Peace: Practicing the Art of Mindful Living, p.1, Parallax Press
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