Calm Brings Clarity

​There is often much clutter in our minds which can get in the way of clear thinking. Like a pond that is calm we can see through the surface with clarity. When the pond is disturbed, the clarity disappears and the vision is blurred or even impenetrable. 
Taking a little time away from a task can often bring us the clarity we need to complete the task.
The purpose of our mind is of course to generate thoughts. We are not without some influence. We are able to redirect the mind and clear some of the mental debris! It is a challenging task because we have had no really helpful guidance, so for many the mind runs away along its own pathway maintaining a narrative of self that is far less that we desire.
The purpose of Mindfulness is to guide the mind towards open, creative, positive, non-judgemental thoughts. We do not want to block thoughts as that is destructive, but simply redirect them. The Meditation is to explore the quietness so that it becomes creative and in the apparent emptiness of the quietness we perceive the clarity that we desire.