131 Quotes by Haemin Sunim

Wisdom is not something we have to strive to acquire. Rather, it arises naturally as we slow down and notice what is already there.

We know the world only through the window of our mind. When our mind is noisy, the world is as well. And when our mind is peaceful, the world is, too. Knowing our minds is just as important as trying to change the world.

But the truth is, you are already worthy of being loved. You don’t need to be convinced of your self-worth by taking on society’s demands and living up to its expectations. You already are a precious being and deserve to be loved and cared for.

Love is trusting someone, being there for someone, being ready to listen with a tender heart for no other reason than love. At times we are not sure whether what we feel is love. At that moment, ask yourself this: “Am I happy to give more even after having given a lot?” If the answer is yes, and there is no regret afterward, then that is probably love.

One word of encouragement, said with kindness and hope, can change a person’s future, the way it did for the five hundred disciples and for me.

We can love completely,” he says, “even without complete understanding.

Isn’t it better to be happy together than to be right alone?

When we become kinder to ourselves, we can become kinder to the world.

When you care for yourself first, the world will also find you worthy of care.