There are important things in your control, but most everything in the world is outside your control and influence.
In stillness we meet ourselves — not as hurried beings, but as human beings — capable of clarity, compassion, and quiet wisdom.
While it’s not possible to capture the essence of Zen Buddhism in concepts or words, Thich Nhat Hanh’s simple childhood story about eating a cookie points us in the right direction.
Take some advice from Naval Admiral William H. McRaven, “If you want to change the world, start off by making your bed.”