Hermann Hesse Quotes

Like water which can clearly mirror the sky and the trees only so long as its surface is undisturbed, the mind can only reflect the true image of the Self when it is tranquil and wholly relaxed.

One can not reflect in streaming water. Only those who know internal peace can give it to others.

Each one has to find his peace from within. And peace to be real must be unaffected by outside circumstances.

The secret of success is to be in harmony with existence, to be always calm to let each wave of life wash us a little farther up the shore.

Be still with yourself until the object of your attention affirms your presence.

Being still may sound a little crazy to some, but I really encourage people to simply listen to your own breath and unclog all those thoughts running through your mind. It's important to take a step back.

If you can't find peace inside, you'll never be at peace.

Only let the moving waters calm down, and the sun and moon will be reflected on the surface of your being.

Sitting alone, listening to the sound of your breath, the beating of your heart is a reminder that you are sacred and blessed.

There is no need to go to India or anywhere else to find peace. You will find that deep place of silence right in your room, your garden or even your bathtub.

Men do not mirror themselves in running water; they mirror themselves in still water.

Ground yourself, strip yourself down, To blind loving Silence

When you sit right down in the middle of yourself you're gonna wanna have a comfortable chair.

There's No Such Thing as a Bad Meditation. Any Time you Spend in Silence is Valuable

Take refuge in silence. You can be here or there or anywhere. Fixed in silence, established in the inner 'I', you can be as you are. The world will never perturb you if you are well founded upon the tranquility within. Gather your thoughts within. Find out the thought centre and discover your Self-equipoise. In storm and turmoil be calm and silent. Watch the events around as a witness. The world is a drama. Be a witness, inturned and introspective.

The heavy is the root of the light. The unmoved is the source of all movement. Thus the Master travels all day without leaving home. However splendid the views, she stays serenely in herself. Why should the lord of the country flit about like a fool? If you let yourself be blown to and fro, you lose touch with your root. If you let restlessness move you, you lose touch with who you are.

I feel like I'm calmer, I'm kinder, I'm more patient the more I do my own meditation.

Happiness can only be found if you can free yourself of all other distractions.

I take deep breaths and be true to my heart.

It only seems that there is something more important for you to do than to just quietly be yourself.

If only I may grow: firmer, simpler, quieter, warmer.

You'll never find peace of mind until you listen to your heart.

Take a moment every day to find peace. Pull over to the side of the road, turn off the radio, and find peace.

I am very willing to share whatever I know or feel I know about finding some serenity in this lifetime.

I'm at a point in my life where I have something solid now. I'm a peaceful person, and I want to be surrounded by peace no matter what I'm doing.