Due to attachment, anger, and foolishness, I have committed numberless…

Nhat Hanh
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Due to attachment, anger, and foolishness, I have committed numberless mistakes in speech, deed and thought. I bow my head and repent. I vow from today to begin anew, to live day and night in mindfulness, and not to repeat my previous mistakes. ✨ Thich Nhat Hanh (2009). Touching the Earth: 46 Guided Meditations for Mindfulness Practice: Easyread Super Large 20pt Edition, p.175, ReadHowYouWant.com
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