Thought for the day: we have far too many of them. And we prize them too highly; more so than we do the power of silence, mindfulness and pure kindness.

Rasheed Ogunlaru
About This Quote

This quote is a powerful reminder to appreciate the power of silence. We don’t always need to speak, but we can still communicate with each other. The power of silence gives us the ability to listen to others without interrupting or commenting. We are all capable of being mindful, which means being aware of our surroundings, thoughts and feelings.

Mindfulness is an important part of our daily lives. For example, when we are driving down the road and notice a child just crossing the road in front of us, we need to be mindful and slow down. We can learn how to be more mindful by listening to your body and just paying attention to it.

Finally, we need to practice kindness towards ourselves and others by practicing self-compassion and empathy.

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