We need enlightenment, not just individually but collectively, to save the planet.

Image, We need enlightenment, not just individually but collectively, to save the planet.

We need enlightenment, not just individually but collectively, to save the planet. We need to awaken ourselves. We need to practice mindfulness if we want to have a future, if we want to save ourselves and the planet.

—Nhat Hanh

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