I love the excitement, the childlike spirit of innocence, and just about everything that goes along with Christmas. – Hillary Scott

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Happiness is excitement that has found a settling down place, but there is always a little corner that keeps flapping around. ― E.L. Konigsburg

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When another person makes you suffer, it is because he suffers deeply within himself, and his suffering is spilling over. He does not need punishment; he needs help. That's the message he is sending. ― Thich Nhat Hanh

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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. ― Thich Nhat Hanh

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Waking up this morning, I smile. Twenty-four brand new hours are before me. I vow to live fully in each moment and to look at all beings with eyes of compassion. ― Thich Nhat Hanh

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Because you are alive, everything is possible. ― Thich Nhat Hanh

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Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor. ― Thich Nhat Hang

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Many people think excitement is happiness.... But when you are excited you are not peaceful. True happiness is based on peace. ― Thich Nhat Hanh

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If one man slay another of set purpose, he himself may rightfully be slain." He who relies solely on warlike measures shall be exterminated; he who relies solely on peaceful measures shall perish. ― Sun Tzu

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You must love in such a way that the person you love feels free. ― Thich Nhat Hanh

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