Mindfulness is really just about being present—fully here, not half-lost in thoughts about what you’re having for dinner or that awkward thing you said three years ago. It is about sipping your coffee and actually tasting it instead of scrolling through your phone while you sip it.
Mindfulness isn’t some fancy, mystical concept; it’s simply giving your full attention to the present.
The great thing is that you don’t need to sit cross-legged on a mountain to practice mindfulness. You can be mindful while doing your chores. All you need to do is catch yourself when your mind starts wandering and gently bring it back.
We’ve curated hundred inspiring mindfulness quotes that’ll help you remind yourself to stay in the present moment. So, let’s dive right in.
100 Mindfulness Quotes To Help You Enjoy Every Moment
It can be tough to stay in the present sometimes, isn’t it? Well, fret not! We’ve rounded up on a bunch of mindfulness quotes that’ll help you enjoy the present moment.
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1. “Mindfulness means being awake. It means knowing what you are doing.” - Jon Kabat-Zinn, Wherever You Go, There You Are
The past is gone, and the future is yet to come. All you have now is the present.
2. “To produce at your peak level, you need to work for extended periods with full concentration on a single task free from distraction.” – Cal Newport, Deep Work
Mindfulness is a great tactic for increasing productivity.
3. “Be where you are; otherwise, you will miss your life.” - Buddha
Be present, always!
4. “Time isn’t precious at all, because it is an illusion. What you perceive as precious is not time but the one point that is out of time: the Now. That is precious indeed.The more you are focused on time — past and future — the more you miss the Now, the most precious thing there is.” ― Eckhart Tolle, The Power of Now
This quote perfectly explains the importance of now.
5. “Life gives you plenty of time to do whatever you want to do if you stay in the present moment.” — Deepak Chopra
If you want to live life fully, cherish the present moment.
6. “Sometimes, when you have a very long street ahead of you, you think how terribly long it is and feel sure you'll never get it swept. And then you start to hurry. You must never think of the whole street at once, understand? You must only concentrate on the next step, the next breath, the next stroke of the broom, and the next, and the next. Nothing else. Michael Ende, Momo
Worrying about the future all the time won’t solve your problems.
7. “Mindfulness gives you time. Time gives you choices. Choices, skillfully made, lead to freedom.” – Bhante H. Gunaratana
Mindfulness is indeed the best way to live life!
8. “How we pay attention to the present moment largely determines the character of our experience, and therefore, the quality of our lives.” – Sam Harris, Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion
So, if you want to improve the quality of your life, be mindful.
9. “Breathing in, I calm my body and mind. Breathing out, I smile. Dwelling in the present moment I know this is the only moment.” - Thich Nhat Hanh, Being Peace
Being in the present calms you down.
10. You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.” - Jon Kabat-Zinn
Improve your present for a better future.
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11. “If you want to conquer the anxiety of life, live in the moment, live in the breath.” - Amit Ray, Om Chanting and Meditation
A lot of our anxieties are triggered due to experience or future worries, right? Living in the moment can help you get rid of it.
12. “Just when you feel you have no time to relax, know this is the moment you most need to relax.” – Matt Haig, Reason to Stay Alive
And the moment you relax, half of your worries vanish!
13. “If a problem is fixable if a situation is such that you can do something about it, then there is no need to worry. If it's not fixable, then there is no help in worrying. There is no benefit in worrying whatsoever.” - Dalai Lama
This quote should be our wallpaper, right?
14. “We spend precious hours fearing the inevitable. It would be wise to use that time adoring our families, cherishing our friends and living our lives.” – Maya Angelou
Stop worrying about things that are bound to happen irrespective of your efforts. Instead, focus on the now.
15. “Nowhere can man find a quieter or more untroubled retreat than in his soul.” – Marcus Aurelius
Find peace and relax!
16. “The best advice ever received was from one of my meditation teachers at the monastery: ‘Be present, be patient, be gentle, be kind…everything else will take care of itself.’” - Andy Puddicombe,Headspace
A patient, gentle and kind human being is the wisest of all!
17. “If it’s out of your hands, it deserves freedom from your mind too.” – Ivan Nuru
Stop worrying about things that are not in your hands.
18. "When you're quiet, everything settles on the floor of your mind like sediment in undisturbed still water." - Megan Monahan
Try practising being still and calm for a while, it’ll be therapeutic!
19. Training your mind to be in the present moment is the number one key to making healthier choices.” - Susan Albers
So, when are you training your mind to be mindful?
20. “One who is patient glows with an inner radiance.” - Allan Lokos
If you are patient, mindfulness is easy to achieve!
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21. “Wherever you are, be there totally.” - Eckhart Tolle
Stay in the present, always!
22. “Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck.” - Dalai Lama
As Harivansh Rai Bachchan said, “If things happen according to your wish, great; if they don't, even better because that’s what God wants!
23. “Drink your tea slowly and reverently, as if it is the axis on which the world earth revolves—slowly, evenly, without rushing toward the future; live the actual moment. Only this moment is life.” - Thich Nhat Hạnh
Taste your tea instead of scrolling through your phone or stressing about something!
24. “In today’s rush, we all think too much, seek too much, want too much– and forget the joy of just being.” - Eckhart Tolle
On point!
25. “The most precious gift we can offer anyone is our attention. When mindfulness embraces those we love, they will bloom like flowers.” - Thich Nhat Hanh
Mindfulness calms your mind!
26. “Every time we ponder a thought, act on an impulse, or dwell on a desire, we are setting in motion a cause that will have a future effect. Mindfulness enables us to choose wisely.” - Tamara Levitt
So, practice mindfulness!
27. “The moment one gives close attention to anything, even a blade of grass, it becomes a mysterious, awesome, indescribably magnificent world in itself” - Henry Miller
Pay attention to the present moment!
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28. "Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor." – Thich Nhat Hanh
When your emotions are all over the place, just breathe. It’ll ground you.
29. "The only way to live is by accepting each minute as an unrepeatable miracle." – Tara Brach
Every moment is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Mindfulness teaches you that!
30. "What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Your inner self is way more powerful than the drama of your past or the worry of your future.
31. "Let go or be dragged." – Zen proverb
Clinging to things will hurt you. It’s best to move on!
32. "The little things? The little moments? They aren’t little." – Jon Kabat-Zinn
Those random moments of peace or joy are the best!
33. "The mind is everything. What you think you become." – Buddha
Your thoughts basically shape your reality, so be positive!
34. "Be patient with yourself. Nothing in nature blooms all year." – Unknown
Growth takes time. You’re not supposed to be thriving 24/7.
35. "Wherever you are, be all there." – Jim Elliot
Enjoy every moment fully.
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36. "Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment." – Buddha
The present is the only thing actually happening.
37. "Mindfulness is the key to a happy and peaceful life." – Thich Nhat Hanh
When you slow down and notice stuff, you’re automatically happier.
38. "Surrender to what is. Let go of what was. Have faith in what will be." – Sonia Ricotti
Go with the flow!
39. "You’re only here now; you’re only alive at this moment." – Jon Kabat-Zinn
The past is a memory, the future is a guess. Only now is real.
40. "Don’t believe everything you think. Thoughts are just that—thoughts." – Allan Lokos
Your brain acts like a drama queen sometimes. Never let your mind control you.
41. "Walk as if you are kissing the Earth with your feet." – Thich Nhat Hanh
Move through the world gently, like you’re vibing with it.
42. "Mindfulness isn’t difficult; we just need to remember to do it." – Sharon Salzberg
It’s easy to be mindful. All you have to do is catch yourself zoning out.
43. "Peace is always present. You just have to tune into it." – Unknown
Calm is already there, you just have to notice it.
44. "Let go of your mind and then be mindful. Close your ears and listen." – Rumi
Sometimes you need to shut down your inner noise to actually hear what the universe has to say.
45. "Nothing ever goes away until it teaches us what we need to know." – Pema Chödrön
Life will keep sending you lessons until you finally get it.
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46. "Life is a dance. Mindfulness is witnessing that dance." – Amit Ray
Life does its thing, you just watch and groove with it.
47. "Realise deeply that the present moment is all you have." – Eckhart Tolle
The present is literally the only thing guaranteed.
48. "Smile, breathe, and go slowly." – Thich Nhat Hanh
Slow down. Breathe. Smile. It’s not that serious.
49. "When walking, walk. When eating, eat." – Zen proverb
Do one thing at a time!
50. "Allow yourself to be a beginner. No one starts off being excellent." – Unknown
You’re allowed to be messy at first. Give yourself time.
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51. “Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate your mind on the present moment.”
The present holds immense importance in our lives!
52. “It is a man’s own mind, not his enemy or foe, that lures him to evil ways.”
Your mind will wander and stress you out. Practice mindfulness and stay relaxed!
53. “What is evil? Killing is evil, lying is evil, slandering is evil, abuse is evil, gossip is evil, envy is evil, hatred is evil, to cling to false doctrine is evil; all these things are evil. And what is the root of evil? Desire is the root of evil, illusion is the root of evil.”
Never let your mind dictate you!
54. “All that we are is the result of what we have thought: it is founded on our thoughts and made up of our thoughts. If a man speaks or acts with an evil thought, suffering follows him as the wheel follows the hoof of the beast that draws the wagon…. If a man speaks or acts with a good thought, happiness follows him like a shadow that never leaves him.”
Practice mindfulness, be positive and live in the moment.
55. “It is better to conquer yourself than to win a thousand battles. Then the victory is yours. It cannot be taken from you.”
Conquer your mind at all costs.
56. “Believe nothing, no matter where you read it, or who said it, no matter if I have said it, unless it agrees with your own reason and your own common sense.”
Practising mindfulness helps you to focus better.
57. “Those who have failed to work toward the truth have missed the purpose of living.”
Never let evil thoughts distract you from achieving your purpose of living.
58. “Long is the night to him who is awake; long is a mile to him who is tired; long is life to the foolish who do not know the true law.”
The true law is living in the moment!
59. “Ardently do today what must be done. Who knows? Tomorrow, death comes.
The only truth about life is the present moment!
60. Meditate… do not delay, lest you later regret it.”
Meditation helps you be mindful!
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61. “One should strive to understand what underlies sufferings and diseases – and aim for health and well-being while gaining in the path.”
Be mindful, healthy and kind!
62. “Delight in meditation and solitude. Compose yourself, be happy. You are a seeker.”
Buddha always propagated mindfulness and meditation.
63. “If a man’s thoughts are muddy, If he is reckless and full of deceit, How can he wear the yellow robe? Whoever is master of his own nature, bright, clear and true, He may indeed wear the yellow robe.”
In this quote, the yellow robe symbolises spirituality. One who is full of deceit cannot practice spirituality.
64. “Like a fine flower, beautiful to look at but without scent, fine words are fruitless in a man who does not act in accordance with them.”
Act wisely always. Never hurt people around you.
65. “Meditate. Live purely. Be quiet. Do your work with mastery. Like the moon, come out from behind the clouds! Shine”
Focus on the present and half your worry will vanish away!
66. “What you think, you become. What you feel, you attract. What you imagine, you create.”
What a beautiful quote!
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67. “For soon the body is discarded, Then what does it feel? A useless log of wood, it lies on the ground, Then what does it know? Your worst enemy cannot harm you as much as your own thoughts, unguarded. But once mastered, no one can help you as much, not even your father or your mother.”
The mind can be your worst enemy sometimes!
68. “If you are quiet enough, you will hear the flow of the universe. You will feel its rhythm. Go with this flow. Happiness lies ahead. Meditation is key.”
Going with the flow is what mindfulness means.
69. “Though one should live a hundred years without wisdom and control, yet better, indeed, is a single day’s life of one who is wise and meditative.”
A single day of a wise man is more impactful than 100 days of an unruly man.
70. “Meditation brings wisdom; lack of meditation leaves ignorance. Know well what leads you forward and what holds you back, and choose the path that leads to wisdom.”
Isn’t this the true essence of life?
71. “If you meditate earnestly, pure in mind and kind in deeds, leading a disciplined life in harmony with the dharma, you will grow in glory.”
Adopting Buddha’s way of living is the best way to learn mindfulness.
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72. “Breathe in. Breathe out. Move on." – Jimmy Buffett
When life gets messy, just breathe and keep going.
73. "Be present in all things and thankful for all things." – Maya Angelou
Even the small things deserve your attention.
74. "Just be. Let things happen." – Unknown
No need to force things, just exist for a second.
75. "Slow down and everything you are chasing will come around and catch you." – John De Paola
After all, you don’t need to sprint through life.
76. "Your mind is a garden. Your thoughts are the seeds." – Unknown
Plant good thoughts or you’ll end up with a polluted brain.
77. "Don’t rush anything. When the time is right, it will happen." – Unknown
Good things take time.
78. "Rest is not idle. It’s essential." – Unknown
Your body and mind deserve rest.
79. "Happiness is the journey, not the destination." – Buddha
If you’re waiting to be happy later, you’re missing the point.
80. "Let go of how you think it should be." – Unknown
Expectations are overrated and they will always disappoint you.
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81. "Look at the stars. Feel your legs on the earth. Be here." – Unknown
Always ground yourself by literally noticing where you are.
82. "Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished." – Lao Tzu
Stop panicking over the future. Calm yourself down.
83. "Be still and know." – Psalm 46:10
Sometimes, you just need to stop moving and feel the present.
84. "One breath at a time." – Unknown
You don’t have to figure it all out, just take a deep breath!
85. "The present moment is the only time over which we have dominion." – Thich Nhat Hanh
You can’t control the past or future, just the present.
86. "Life is a balance of holding on and letting go." – Rumi
Know when to hang on and when to move on.
87. "Mindfulness is a love affair with the present moment." – Jon Kabat-Zinn
So, fall in love with the present.
88. "Let yourself feel what you feel without judging it."
Emotions aren’t good or bad—they’re just emotions.
89. "Worrying doesn’t take away tomorrow’s troubles. It takes away today’s peace."
Mindfulness teaches you to be peaceful in the present.
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90. "Be kind. Especially to yourself."
You deserve the same kindness you give others.
91. "Let your thoughts come and go. Just don’t serve them tea."
You don’t have to entertain every thought that pops in.
92. "You are enough, as you are, right now."
You’re as good as you are.
93. "Peace is always within you. You just have to find it."
You can find peace through meditation and mindfulness.
94. "Don’t believe everything you think." – Allan Lokos
Your brain makes stuff up sometimes. Don’t trust it blindly.
95. "Smile more. It’s good for your soul."
Even a fake smile can trick your brain into feeling happier.
96. "You can’t calm the storm, but you can calm yourself."
Let the storm rage, just keep your inner peace steady.
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97. "Take a deep breath. It’s just a bad day, not a bad life."
One rough day doesn’t define your entire existence.
98. Feel your feet on the ground and your breath in your chest. That’s where life is." –
When your mind is running wild, just focus and breath
99. "Mindfulness means being awake. It means knowing what you are doing." – Jon Kabat-Zinn
Being present at the moment solves a lot of problems.
100. You can’t be mindful if you’re always rushing."
Slow down and live in the moment. Mindfulness will help you relax and calm you down.
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