Calm Heart and Clear Mind

Estimated reading time: 1 minute

“When you cannot see what is happening in a group, do not stare harder. Relax and look gently with your inner eye.

When you do not understand what a person is saying, do not grasp for every word. Give up your efforts. Become silent inside and listen with your deepest self.

When you are puzzled by what you see or hear, do not strive to figure things out.  Stand back for a moment and become calm. When a person is calm, complex events appear simple.

To know what is happening, push less, open up and be aware. See without staring. Listen quietly rather than listening hard. Use intuition and reflection rather than trying to figure things out.

The more you let go of trying, and the more open and receptive you become, the more easily you will know what is happening.

Also stay in the present moment. The present is more available than either memories of the past or fantasies of the future.

So attend to what is happening now.”*

I have found this to be true. I have learned that the best thing I can do when things are not going my way is to stop trying so hard. I need to step back, quiet myself, be present, and simply observe. From this emerges a calm heart and clear mind which enables me to take better, more effective action.

*From a chapter entitled “Knowing What is Happening” In The Tao of Leadership by John Heider.


About Roger K. Allen
Roger K. Allen, Ph.D. is an expert in personal transformation and family development. His tools and methods have helped tens of thousands of people live happier and more effective lives. To learn more, visit www.rogerkallen.com>.

3 responses to “Calm Heart and Clear Mind”

  1. Phillip says:

    Thank you so much for sharing this Roger. This has come at a good time. God bless you!

  2. Lynn says:

    This makes so much sense. Thank you for sharing.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

My Purpose Statement

My purpose is to teach you strategies to replace negative patterns with a positive state of mind from which you can achieve your greatest desires and live a joyful and abundant life.

Subscribe Today!

Sign up to receive Dr. Roger Allen's newsletter, and receive a free copy of his eBook, Master Your Self-Defeating Emotions!

Stay Connected...

Email Format

"The seminar I took in May was one of those turning points that I will always cherish. I am grateful for your sensitivity and compassion in developing a course that leads people to perform miracles in their lives. I get so excited…and so sobered as I am privileged to assist, to see the miracles come about over and over."

Ruth Ann

My Purpose Statement

I help you make better choices so you can be fully conscious, present and responsible for your life.

Subscribe Today!

Sign up to receive Dr. Roger Allen's newsletter, and receive a free copy of his eBook, Master Your Self-Defeating Emotions!