Quotes about Mindfulness

All that each of us can do is to live in the now that is given. We cannot rush the process;

Contemplation is really the change that changes everything—especially, first of all, the seer.

As the old joke put it: It is forbidden to smoke while you are praying! But it is wonderful and meritorious to pray while you are smoking!

the Greek word meta-noia, which literally means to move "beyond the mind," is usually translated "repentance" and no longer points to its much deeper meaning.

To keep the mind space open, you need some form of meditative practice—something much more than saying prayers. In fact, if recitation of prayers does not lead to a change in consciousness, it is actually counterproductive.

One of the few generalizations we can make in the field of universal spirituality is this: No one else is your problem.

The way you think determines the way you feel, and the way you feel determines the way you act.

If you don't know how to be happy with what you have, you will never be happy with more.

To make the most of your life, you must keep the vision of eternity continually in your mind and the value of it in your heart.

The first thing on Dr. Amen's master to-do list, the first thing he sees each day, is his gratitude list. Rather than just writing down a few things, he keeps a running tab on what he is grateful for, looks at it every day, and adds to it as joyful moments occur.

To change your life, you must change the way you think. Behind everything you do is a thought. Every behavior is motivated by a belief, and every action is prompted by an attitude.

The Daniel Plan is rooted in a very simple principle: Take the junk out and let the abundance in.