"Why should your children be under-priviledged if you are not a materialistic person and don’t own much? That’s bullshit. It’s so much more important to teach them to be kind, loving, respectful to the animals and to Mother Earth. And most of all, to show them how to tap into the real riches, like the wonderful energy that nature exhuberates or being able to take in the good vibes the stars send out at night."
- Sereno Sky, author of the hippie novel “Lonely Traveller” (via hippieseurope)
"Breathing in, I am aware of a painful feeling arising. Breathing out, I release the painful feeling.
This is a nonviolent and gentle way to help our bodies release tension and pain. It is possible to practice mindful breathing in order to produce a feeling of joy, a feeling of happiness. When we are well-nourished and know how to create joy, then we are strong enough to handle the deep pain within ourselves and the world."
- Thich Nhat Hanh, in “Good Citizens: Creating Enlightened Society”.