Poetic Thoughts

 

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“You talk when you cease to be at peace with your thoughts.”

― Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet

 

Let’s be honest, who doesn’t love a good deep quote that makes you say, "Hmm…"? 🌱 Kahlil Gibran’s quote above is one of those gems that hits you in your inner self. It’s like when you realize your mind is spinning, your thoughts are racing, and suddenly, words are spilling out of your mouth like an unfiltered live stream. Been there? 🙋‍♂️

But hold up—Gibran isn’t trying to tell us to keep everything bottled up like a pressure cooker about to explode (no, thank you!). He’s just offering a gentle nudge to pause and check in with ourselves before we go spilling all our mental chaos out into the world. It’s like when your phone’s running on 1% battery, and you start opening every app to try and fix it, but all that does is drain the battery even faster. 🏃‍♀️⚡

The Power of Inner Peace 🧘‍♂️

Consider this: how frequently do we speak or behave out of anxiety, perplexity, or annoyance? Work, relationships, aspirations, and that never-ending to-do list are just a few of the things that frequently overwhelm our brains. We may find ourselves babbling on about everything and nothing if we don't take the time to organize our thoughts and return to a state of inner serenity. Like trying to clean up a filthy room while you're still dumping items on the floor, we start talking because we're frantically trying to organize that mental mess.🏚️

But when you're in alignment, when you’re at peace with your thoughts, you don’t need to speak to fill the silence. As Buddha said, "Silence is the language of God, all else is poor translation." 🤫 If your mind is calm and clear, there’s no frantic need to express everything. You speak from a place of intention, not impulse.

The Silent Power of Words ✨

Another lovely saying by Lao Tzu is "Those who know do not speak." Those who speak are ignorant. Speaking with intention is more important than remaining silent all the time. It's similar to when someone says something insightful and you take a moment to process what they've said rather than reacting right away. That quiet says a lot. The same is true for your inner world; when your ideas are in sync, your words are more meaningful, powerful, and, yes, much calmer.

It's not that we shouldn't communicate when we're not at peace. We must occasionally express ourselves! But when we talk without having first sorted through our own thoughts, it’s easy to get stuck in a cycle of useless speech. Let's be honest: how many times have we found ourselves babbling to sound important or to fill the void? 😅 It's similar to attempting to describe a meme to someone who hasn't seen it; they will understand the main idea, but the magic? Completely lost.

So, What’s the Solution? 🧐

Before you open your mouth to share all your thoughts, take a moment to check in with yourself. Find some peace within. Maybe try some deep breathing, journaling, or even trying some meditation. And if you’re like me and love a good “mind dump,” hey, go for it—but make sure you’re coming from a place of clarity, not chaos. 🧠💡

Speaking of clarity… if you want to dive deeper into this stuff and explore more about how your thoughts shape your reality, check out my podcast Wise Mindset Guy Podcast. Let’s work on cultivating that peace and wisdom together! 🎧✨

I’d love to hear your thoughts—do you agree with Gibran’s quote? When do you find yourself talking just to fill the silence? Drop a comment and let’s chat! 💬