There are many ways to calm a negative energy without suppressing or f…

Nhat Hanh
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There are many ways to calm a negative energy without suppressing or fighting it. You recognize it, you smile to it, and you invite something nicer to come up and replace it; you read some inspiring words, you listen to a piece of beautiful music, you go somewhere in nature, or you do some walking meditation. ✨ Thich Nhat Hanh (2009). The Art of Power, p.19, Harper Collins
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