No Mud, No Lotus: The Art of Transforming Suffering

by Thich Nhat Hanh

“Most people are afraid of suffering. But suffering is a kind of mud to help the lotus flower of happiness grow. There can be no lotus flower without the mud.” —THICH NHAT HANH

Happiness is impermanent, like everything else. In order for happiness to be extended and renewed, you have to learn how to feed your happiness.