Restoring our Capacity to Heal

" Whenever animals in the forest are wounded, they rest. They look for a very quiet place and just stay there without moving for many days. They know it's the best way for their body to heal. During this time they may not even eat or drink. The wisdom of stopping and healing is still alive in animals, but we human beings have lost the capacity to rest" - Thich Nhat Hanh

Thich Nhat Hanh is one of the best-known Zen teachers in the world today. He has been teaching mindfulness practice for more than seventy years. The film Planting Seeds: The Power of Mindfulness, based on Thich Nhat Hanh’s book by the same name, guides children, parents and educators in the practice of mindfulness. Take a look at the trailer and visit The Peace of Wild Things for more inspiration.