Early Morning Buddhist Inspiration - 7/18/2011


"You who are journalists, writers, citizens, you have the right and duty to say to those you have elected that they must practice mindfulness, calm and deep listening, and loving speech. This is a universal thing, taught by all religions."

~Thich Nhat Hanh
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