“People have a hard time letting go of their suffering. Out of a fear of the unknown, they prefer suffering that is familiar.”
More from Thich Nhat Hanh
“The moment you understand the importance of loving yourself, you will stop hurting others.”
“When we know that birth and death are together always, we are no longer afraid of dying.”
“When you plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don’t blame the lettuce. You look…”
“If you want to know your own mind, there is only one way: to observe and recognize…”