“People look for retreats for themselves,
in the country, by the coast, or in the hills…
There is nowhere that a person can find a more peaceful and trouble-free retreat
than in his own mind…
So constantly give yourself this retreat, and renew yourself.”
Marcus Aurelius
“Man is disturbed not by things, but by the views he takes of them.’ Epictetus
“Grant me the courage to change that which can be changed, The serenity to accept that which cannot be changed, And the wisdom to know one from the other”. Reinhold Niebuhr
“To ensure good health: eat lightly, breathe deeply, live moderately, cultivate cheerfulness, and maintain an interest in life.” William Londen
“To be patient is simply to be completely open to each moment, accepting it in its fullness, knowing that, like the butterfly, things can only unfold in their own time.“ Jon Kabat-Zinn
“Breathing is the link between body and mind. The breath can lead the body toward wellness and the mind toward calmness.” A G Mohan
“Ever since happiness heard your name, it has been running through the streets trying to find you… …let it catch up.” Hafez (modified by Joseph Goldstein)