It is not always easy to find calm, especially in those moments that affect us emotionally. But, beyond the external noise and the fact that there are some unavoidable things, we can always create a space of calm within to calm the mind and calm the heart.
In those situations, you can lean on one of these inspiring phrases that will remind you that everything happens. Choose the one that resonates with you the most and stick it where you can see it every day.
1. Peace begins with a smile (Mother Teresa of Calcutta)
2. Stay calm, collected, always in control of yourself (Paramahansa Yogananda)
3. For me sometimes a sky of silence is more expressive than the roar of the sea (Munia khan)
4. A calm mind brings inner strength and self-confidence, which is why it is very important for good health (Dalai The MA)
5. Sometimes it is the silent observer who sees the most (Kathryn L. Nelson)
6. When adversity hits you, that’s when you have to be the calmest. Take a step back, stay strong, stay grounded and move on (LL Cool J)
7. The only order in the universe is just a cycle that goes from calm to chaos and vice versa (Toba Beta)
8. A samurai must remain calm at all times, even in the face of danger (Chris bradford)
9. A calm man is like a tree that gives shade. People who need shelter come to him (Toba Beta)
10. Many a calm river begins as a turbulent waterfall, yet none rushes or churns all the way to the sea (Michael Lermontov)
11. Be patient. Wait until the mud settles and the water is clear. Remain still until right action arises by itself (Lao Tzu)
12. Worried about a single leaf you will not see the tree (Vagabond)
13. Only the development of compassion and understanding of others can bring us the tranquility and happiness that we all seek (Dalai The MA)
14. It is not wealth or splendor, but tranquility and occupation that gives you happiness (Thomas Jefferson)
15. Only from an internal calm, man was able to discover and form calm environments (Stephen gardener)
16. The calmer a man becomes, the greater his success, his influences, his power. Peace of mind is one of the beautiful jewels of wisdom (James Allen)
17. He sustains me by the tranquility of a straight and loyal heart (Peter Stuyvesant)
18. Peace comes from within. Don’t look for her outsideSiddhartha Gautama)
19. Peace cannot be maintained by force; can only be achieved by understanding (Albert Einstein)
20. Perfect tranquility consists in the good order of the mind, in your own kingdom (Marco Aurelius)
21. Happiness is nature, beauty and tranquility (Debasish Mridha)
22. Peace is always beautiful (Walt Whitman)
23. Movement is tranquility (Stirling Moss)
24. Happiness is a state of consciousness that comes from tranquility, service, love and forgiveness (Debasish Mridha)
25. The true spiritual progress of the aspirant is measured by the degree to which inner tranquility is achieved (Swami sivananda)
26. The best man to listen to is the silent one (Japanese proverb)
27. True silence is the rest of the mind; is for the spirit what sleep is for the body, nutrition and refreshment (William Penn)
28. After the storm comes the calm (matthew Henry)
29. Silence is the source of strength (Lao Tzu)
30. There is no way to peace, there is only peace (gandhi)
31. Silence is more musical than any song (Christine Rossetti)
32. If you worry about what could be, and you wonder what could have been, you will ignore what it is (Anonymous)
33. Being happy does not mean that everything is perfect. It means that you have decided to see beyond the imperfections (Anonymous)
34. Everything passes; only serenity remains (Lao Tzu)
35. If we do not have peace within us, it is useless to seek it outside (Francois of the Rochefoucauld)
What other phrases would you add to this list? Tell us in the comments.
Sources:
psychology and mind