Even if these aren’t exact Budda Quotes when they were found online they struck a chord.

“Be where you are otherwise you will miss your life.”

“Be a good person but don’t waste time to prove it.”

Maybe as we come out of isolation from the intensity of the past pandemic year and a half, having some sage ways or words is a way for us to consider ourselves. Or maybe nature is a way to self soothe, and bring ourselves back to our own calm center. Or engaging in an art form, like music, writing, painting or innovating some creative idea. If we each find our ways or words to self soothe, when we interact with others, our curiosity and kindness may feel most natural.