“A crowded mind leaves no space for a peaceful heart.”

—Christine Evangelou — U.K. poet

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If a crowded mind leaves no space for a peaceful heart, consider your mind’s clutter like shoes in the hallway: Each worry and thought is a trip hazard to calm.

Serenity can’t squeeze in where endless to-do lists and past regrets pile up.

Consider sweeping the mental mess with mindful moments: deep breaths, laughter, or jotting worries on paper to clear the floor.

Notice how the heart sighs in relief when the mind steps aside. A peaceful heart isn’t found in chasing every thought — it’s found in the gentle gaps, open spaces, and intentional pauses throughout our days.

EXERCISE:

Close your eyes and picture a broom sweeping through your mind, gathering all your worries and stray thoughts into a pile and letting it go.

Consider asking others in your life for their best strategies to make room for a more peaceful heart.