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The most precious gift we can offer others is our presence. When mindfulness embraces those we love, they will bloom like flowers. —Thich Nhat Hanh

“The most precious gift we can offer others is our presence. When mindfulness embraces those we love, they will bloom like flowers.”

Thich Nhat Hanh Vietnamese Buddhist monk, teacher, author, peace activist

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S Sujoy from Bangalore MAY 28, 2019
Superb....sometimes our mere presence is all it takes to make someone feel better.

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