Quotes about Mindfulness

You cannot force the Now. — But can you neither condemn nor justify and yet be extraordinarily alive as you walk on? You can never invite the wind, but you must leave the window open.

In order to control myself I must first accept myself by going with and not against my nature.

Art reaches its greatest peak when devoid of self-conciousness. Freedom discovers man the moment he loses concern over what impression he is making or about to make.

Give up thinking as though not giving it up. Observe techniques as though not observing.

When the opponent expand, I contract. When he contracts, I expand. And, when there is an opportunity, I do not hit - it hits all by itself.

True mastery transcends any particular art. It stems from mastery of oneself--the ability, developed through self-discipline, to be calm, fully aware, and completely in tune with oneself and the surroundings. Then, and only then, can a person know himself.

Use no way as way, make no limitation, limitation.

Patience is not passive, on the contrary it is concentrated strength.

Balance your thoughts with action.

Anxiety. — Anxiety is the gap between the NOW and the THEN. So if you are in the NOW, you can't be anxious, because your excitement flows immediately into ongoing spontaneous activity.

The spirit is strengthened in sorrow. — Happiness is good for the body, but sorrow strengthens the spirit.

A quick temper will make a fool of you soon enough.