Why Thay?

Every day we are engaged in a miracle we don't even recognize.

~Thich Nhat Hanh

I often quote Thay, or relate some idea from one of his books, read over and over again, and many times my listener has never heard of him.  Never heard of sunshine & water, I think to myself?

For anyone who doesn't know his teaching, here's a few places to start:  The River, Plum Village, and Thay speaking of the mindfulness.

Why I come back to Thay again and again:  in his presence I feel peace, I feel truly myself, I can breathe, I am reminded of my connection to you, to the world, to every thing, it's easy to smile and I feel refreshed and my compassion cup is refilled.  He has taught me not to run away, but to look inside.

I love how happy he appears in every photo, even if he's not smiling.

Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile,
but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy.
~Thay