Confusion: Seeking outside for what can only come from within

The confused heart, having lost joy within itself, seeks…..consolation outside.

The more it seeks exterior goods, the more it lacks the interior joy to which it can return

Hugh Feiss, osb

About this Blog

Mindfulbalance supports the slow, patient practice of mindfulness meditation, as a way to find balance and meaning in life, reduce stress and develop health and wellbeing. It contains reflections to encourage the practice of meditation as well as occasional posts from psychology, spirituality and the wisdom traditions. The daily posts are prompted by Rilke's advice: "Write about what your everyday life offers you, your sorrows and desires, the thoughts that pass through your mind, and your belief in some kind of beauty". Written in County Laois, Ireland