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21 " We can’t control the things or people that are external to us, that happen to us, but we can control our own reactions or way of looking at things, so we need never be completely helpless. "
― , The Restful Mind
22 " If we try to hold on to so many things, both real and imaginary, thoughts and emotions, fears, worries and expectations, then we begin to weigh our hearts down and make our minds restless. "
23 " To have a restful mind is to relax in your nature. "
24 " For many people it is the notion of time that makes them feel restless – that there just aren't enough hours in the day, that they are rushing, either on an hourly or daily basis or that life was somehow better in the past or will be so in the future. "
25 " It’s amazing how often our minds drift in time away from the present into either the future or the past, so developing ways for bringing ourselves back into the moment are very helpful for cultivating the restful mind. "
26 " We think less about how others see and judge us and have the courage to ask ourselves what kind of person we are and how we might improve. "
27 " It is very easy to fall into a state of mind which relies on those things outside of us to determine how we feel inside. "
28 " Just focusing on our breath for a couple of minutes is an instant relaxation tool for the restless mind. "
29 " Your inner nature is your kind nature, when you give unconditionally, when you are inspired or feel truly motivated and full of vitality "
30 " Buddhism is not a religion, but rather a way to finding happiness. "