25 Mindfulness Quotes to Keep You grounded and present

You know, that thing we all want to be better at but often forget about in the chaos of daily life? Whether you’re a mindfulness newbie or a pro, sometimes a little inspiration can go a long way.

I can't think of a better way to get inspired than with quotes that just hit right?

I’ve rounded up 25 mindfulness quotes that’ll help you stay grounded, present, and maybe even bring a smile to your face. These are the kind of quotes that you might want to write down, keep on your phone, or just revisit whenever life feels a little too much.

25 Mindfulness Quotes

1. "The present moment is the only time over which we have dominion." – Thích Nhất Hạnh

2. "Be where you are; otherwise you will miss your life." – Buddha

3. "Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor." – Thích Nhất Hạnh

4. "The best way to capture moments is to pay attention. This is how we cultivate mindfulness." – Jon Kabat-Zinn

5. "Mindfulness isn’t difficult. We just need to remember to do it." – Sharon Salzberg

6. "Smile, breathe, and go slowly." – Thích Nhất Hạnh

7. "Mindfulness is the aware, balanced acceptance of the present experience. It isn’t more complicated than that." – Sylvia Boorstein

8. "Do every act of your life as though it were the last act of your life." – Marcus Aurelius

9. "Wherever you are, be all there." – Jim Elliot

10. "Walk as if you are kissing the Earth with your feet." – Thích Nhất Hạnh

11. "Mindfulness means being awake. It means knowing what you are doing." – Jon Kabat-Zinn

12. "The only way to live is by accepting each minute as an unrepeatable miracle." – Tara Brach

13. "You can't stop the waves, but you can learn to surf." – Jon Kabat-Zinn

14. "Meditation is not evasion; it is a serene encounter with reality." – Thích Nhất Hạnh

.

15. "To diminish the suffering of pain, we need to make a paradigm shift from avoiding pain to leaning into it." – Shinzen Young

16. "Resentment is like drinking poison and then hoping it will kill your enemies." – Nelson Mandela

17. "As soon as we wish to be happier, we are no longer happy." – Walter Landor

18. "Mindfulness clears the windshield of the mind so that we can see things as they really are." – Travis Eliot

19. "Meditation is the discovery that the point of life is always arrived at in the immediate moment." – Alan Watts

20. "Every moment is a fresh beginning." – T.S. Eliot

21. "When you realize nothing is lacking, the whole world belongs to you." – Lao Tzu

22. "To think in terms of either pessimism or optimism oversimplifies the truth. The problem is to see reality as it is." – Thích Nhất Hạnh

23. "If you want to conquer the anxiety of life, live in the moment, live in the breath." – Amit Ray

24. "Mindfulness is a way of befriending ourselves and our experience." – Jon Kabat-Zinn

25. "Your vision will become clear only when you look into your heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakens." – Carl Jung

Wrapping It Up...

There you have it—25 mindfulness quotes to inspire you, ground you, and maybe even change your perspective a bit. Whether you’re looking for a little motivation, a reminder to stay present, or just something to make you smile, these quotes are here to guide you on your mindfulness journey.

So, next time you need a mental reset, come back to these. And remember, you don’t have to be perfect at mindfulness—just keep practising, one moment at a time.