Island Refuge

We each have an island inside where we can take refuge. When you're sad, afraid, or in a difficult situation, the best thing you can do is go back to yourself and become one with your breathing. This doesn't mean you're cutting yourself off from the world. It means you're getting more in touch with yourself, becoming more peaceful. After that, your contact with the world outside can become more pleasant ..

- Thich Nhat Hanh