Thich Nhat Hahn continues to be in hospital where the doctors are encouraged by his small signs of progress. The next update on his health will be posted in the New Year

The seed of suffering in you may be strong, but don’t wait until you have no more suffering before allowing yourself to be happy.

Suffering is not enough. Life is both dreadful and wonderful…

How can I smile when I am filled with so much sorrow?

It is natural – you need to smile to your sorrow because you are more than your sorrow.

Thich Nhat Hahn

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