“When you are looking at a sunset, and are in contact with the beauty of nature, practice mindful breathing. I am breathing in – what happiness! I am breathing out – the sunset is lovely! Getting in touch with the beauty of nature makes life much more beautiful, much more real”
Thich Nhath Hanh
Stop and stand still when beauty catches your eye. Stop, watch, breathe, and enjoy.
Most often we just rush by, since we’re always in a hurry. But of course we can afford to spend two minutes on feeding our souls! We won’t get fired if we’re two minutes late for work, our dinner will still taste nice, the friend won’t be mad because of a two minute delay, and the world won’t collapse.
Our constant rushing comes from within, and we just need to make an effort to learn how to stop. It’s not difficult. You just have to remember it– and do it.
Buddhists say that breaking an old habit or establishing a new one takes 21 days. Why not make a list of 21 days and note the times you let the beauty of life make you stop and enjoy it? The times you stopped, breathed in, and were fully alive.
Have a good week!
The Happiness Network
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