25 Mindfulness Quotes That Will Change Your Perspective On Life

I’ve been studying eastern philosophy for a few years now and I honestly feel blessed with every lesson I learn. The greatest thing about practicing mindfulness is that I am learning more about myself every single day. By growing awareness of myself and the present moment, it helps me better understand what’s going in in my head and heart.
If you’ve been feeling anxious, or simply out of touch with your priorities in life, I urge you to become a student of mindfulness with me. It’s time to recenter.
As I’ve been reflecting on the most important truths in my life, I’ve found quotes from famous eastern philosophers and modern day zen masters to be of great help. I’ve distilled my favorite quotes below in hopes that you find value in them today:
On Practising Mindfulness
“Mindfulness is the aware, balanced acceptance of the present experience. It isn’t more complicated than that. It is opening to or receiving the present moment, pleasant or unpleasant, just as it is, without either clinging to it or rejecting it.” — Sylvia Boorstein
“Mindfulness is simply being aware of what is happening right now without wishing it were different; enjoying the pleasant without holding on when it changes (which it will); being with the unpleasant without fearing it will always be this way (which it won’t).” — James Baraz