Sometimes the most powerful move isn’t action—it’s waiting long enough for clarity to rise on its own.
“Do you have the patience to wait until your mud settles and the water is clear?” ~ Lao Tzu
Reflection
Life constantly stirs the waters of our mind—news, worries, regrets, expectations. When everything feels cloudy, clarity rarely comes from more effort or force. It comes from stillness. Lao Tzu reminds us that patience is not passive; it is powerful. When we stop shaking the jar, the mud settles on its own. Wisdom rises when we pause, breathe, and allow thoughts to slow. In waiting, perspective returns. In stillness, answers surface. We don’t lose time by waiting—we gain understanding. Calm is not weakness; it is the quiet strength that lets truth appear without distortion.
Something to Think About:
What area of your life might become clearer if you stopped forcing an answer and allowed stillness to do its work?