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“Imagine that the universe is a great spinning engine. You want to stay near the core of the thing - right in the hub of the wheel - not out at the edges where all the wild whirling takes place, where you can get frayed and crazy. The hub of calmness - that's your heart. That's where God lives…” quote by Elizabeth Gilbert
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“Imagine that the universe is a great spinning engine. You want to stay near the core of the thing - right in the hub of the wheel - not out at the edges where all the wild whirling takes place, where you can get frayed and crazy. The hub of calmness - that's your heart. That's where God lives within you. So stop looking for answers in the world. Just keep coming back to that center and you'll always find peace.”

Elizabeth Gilbert

About This Quote

Source Speech: The Hub of Calmness, 2015

Finding inner peace involves focusing on the core of oneself rather than external chaos.

In simple terms: Focus on your inner center for peace.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate a calm inner core.

Themes

spirituality inner peace mindfulness

Mood

peaceful reflective

Type

spiritual motivational

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • stress management
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

centeredness self‑reliance tranquility

Questions to Reflect On

  • What practices help you return to your inner hub?
  • How can you maintain calm amid turmoil?
A Different Perspective

External circumstances can still disturb inner calm.

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