The miracle is to walk on the green earth in the present moment.
Meaning
Thich Nhat Hanh points out that the real wonder is not supernatural but ordinary: being fully here while your feet touch the ground. Drawn from his teaching on mindful walking, it invites you to leave your phone in your pocket on one walk today and simply notice each step.
Source: Touching Peace (1992)
About the author
Thích Nhất Hạnh (1926-2022) was a Vietnamese Zen Buddhist monk, teacher and peace activist, known worldwide for popularizing mindfulness through books such as The Miracle of Mindfulness.
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