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The Miracle of Mindfulness

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by Thich Nhat Hanh

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Washing the dishes to wash the dishes

Washing the dishes to wash the dishes

True mindfulness means being fully present in the now:

  • Even simple acts can become sacred
  • When you give full attention to the moment, peace arises
  • Doing something just to finish it steals the moment’s gift
  • Mindfulness transforms routines into presence

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While washing the dishes, you might be thinking about the tea afterwards. Try instead to wash the dishes just to wash the dishes.

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Your breath is always here

Your breath is always here

The breath is your portable peace:

  • Always available, always now
  • Anchoring to breath interrupts anxiety spirals
  • Conscious breathing slows the mind
  • With practice, it becomes a gateway to calm—even in chaos

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Breath is the bridge which connects life to consciousness.

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The present moment is enough

The present moment is enough

The present moment is all we ever truly have:

  • Worry lives in the future; regret in the past
  • Presence unlocks stillness and clarity
  • Mindfulness isn't escape—it's arrival
  • Freedom begins when you stop running

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A smile is an act of love

A smile is an act of love

A genuine smile is a simple, powerful practice:

  • Smiling mindfully connects you to peace
  • It relaxes the body and calms the mind
  • Smiling isn’t forced joy—it’s choosing presence
  • One breath and a smile can shift your entire day

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Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy.

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Love begins with mindfulness

Love begins with mindfulness

Mindfulness nurtures true compassion:

  • You can’t love others well without loving yourself gently
  • Presence creates connection
  • Listening deeply—especially to yourself—is love in action
  • Inner stillness radiates outward

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CURATOR'S NOTE

This isn’t a book you read—it’s one you *feel*. It’s about noticing your breath, washing the dishes like they matter, and learning that peace isn’t somewhere you find—it’s what you return to. Written like a gentle conversation, this little book quietly re-centers your whole life. You don’t need incense or a mountaintop. Just a moment.

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