There is a sharpness of perception that is evoked only when the mind slows down. It is so simplistic that we overlook it. When energy settles, all personal insecure thinking fades away, and wisdom is perceived effortlessly.

Being in this receptive space is not achieved by anything you do. It is the natural result of recognising the limitations of whatever you are doing.

We see this idea echoing across timeless philosophical and spiritual texts.

From the Tao Te Ching: In the pursuit of Tao, everyday something is dropped. Less and less is done until non-action (wu-wei) is achieved. When nothing is done, nothing is left undone.

From the Old Testament: Be still and know…

From Christian Mysticism: Be at rest, for if you try to think about what you are doing, you will only build a wall of words and concepts between yourself and God.

From the Zen insight: If you would only cease all mental striving, the true nature would appear before you.

You are likely conditioned to believe that you must work hard to figure everything out before you are allowed to have a calm mind. Yet, the simplest practice you can do is to simply relax and notice what happens.

You will find that all is possible – from better performance in your business, to better relationships, to a better experience of your life at large – when you already have a calm mind.