Mindful Consumption Quotes & Sayings

Remember, when the writers refer to themselves as 'we' and to the reader as 'you,' this is two against one. — Judith Rascoe

5. Aware of the suffering caused by unmindful consumption, I vow to cultivate good health, both physical and mental, for myself, my family, and my society by practicing mindful eating, drinking, and consuming. I vow to ingest only items that preserve peace, well-being, and joy in my body, in my consciousness, and in the collective body and consciousness of my family and society. I am determined not to use alcohol or any other intoxicant or to ingest foods or other items that contain toxins, such as certain TV programs, magazines, books, films, and conversations. I am aware that to damage my body or my consciousness with these poisons is to betray my ancestors, my parents, my society, and future generations. I will work to transform violence, fear, anger, and confusion in myself and in society by practicing a diet for myself and for society. I understand that a proper diet is crucial for self-transformation and for the transformation of society. — Thich Nhat Hanh

In other words, a democratic government is the only one in which those who vote for a tax can escape the obligation to pay it. — Alexis De Tocqueville

I think when the world makes you feel rejected, you bite back. — Tom Hiddleston

My strength has not equaled my mad ambition. I have remained obscure; I have done worse
I have touched success, and allowed it to escape me. — George Sand

Mindful consumption is the object of this precept. We are what we consume. If we look deeply into the items that we consume every day, we will come to know our own nature very well. We have to eat, drink, consume, but if we do it unmindfully, we may destroy our bodies and our consciousness, showing ingratitude toward our ancestors, our parents, and future generations (66). — Thich Nhat Hanh

Trying to forget someone you love is like trying to remember someone you never met ... <3 — Owl City

I think basically most men are misogynistic. — Bret Easton Ellis

I wish i'd hurt him I didn't do any damage at all-Bella
I can fix that-edward
I was hoping you would say that-bella
there was a slight pause "that doesn't sound like you what did he do"-edward
he kissed me-bella
all i heard on the other end of the line was the sound of an engine accelerating — Stephenie Meyer

Seek God's inspiration first, then you will become an inspiration to someone else. — James Tamara

I don't think we're crumbling as a civilization, but this is not our finest hour, and it's good to be mindful that we're all susceptible to fall and to look at what are the earmarks of a civilization on the wane. What are they - destruction of the environment? Conspicuous consumption? Heard of those? — Mel Gibson

When we have peace, then we have a chance to save the planet. But if we are not united in peace, if we do not practice mindful consumption, we cannot save our planet. — Thich Nhat Hanh

Mindful consumption is the way out of our difficulties, not just our personal difficulties, but also the way out of war, poverty, and climate crisis. — Thich Nhat Hanh