Benefits of a Quiet Mind

The best way for me to clear the mind is to question our thinking.  If you have a thought about a situation that is making you feel uncomfortable, ask yourself if the thought is true and if the thought is absolutely true.  Go to thework.com to learn about inquiry from my teacher, Byron Katie.

I was sitting in the hospital cafeteria, and I happened to glance at the scenery outside the glass window.  From a short distance, I saw a tree.  It had no leaves, but it struck me as being beautiful and serene.  There were little birds sitting on the branches, and I thought..."what a lovely sight to behold."  I kept looking at this until I realized that at that moment, I was experiencing a quiet mind.

The benefits of a Quiet Mind are:

• you can remain calm even if there's a stressful situation
• you can be present in the moment
• you can enjoy the moment
• you can focus on the now
• your relationships will be healthier
• your communication will be clearer and authentic
• you can solve problems objectively
• you can be creative