Goals Quote by Jen Sincero
““There is a great Hindu story about a lady who wanted to meet the god Krishna. So she went into the forest, closed her eyes, and prayed and meditated on making the god appear and lo and behold, Krishna tapped the lady on the shoulder, she, without opening her eyes, told him to get lost because she was busy meditating on a very important goal. When we get so wrapped up in our heads, we miss out on what's available to us right now in the moment.””
About This Quote
Source Story: Hindu folklore, retold in personal development contexts
Focusing too intensely on a mental goal can blind us to present opportunities and relationships.
In simple terms: Obsessive focus blocks real‑world chances.
Key Takeaway
Balance vision with present awareness.
Themes
mindfulness
goal‑setting
awareness
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
advice
storytelling
When to use this quote
- career decisions
- relationship building
- creative work
- daily routines
Key Concepts
spirituality
psychology
attention
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you stay goal‑driven yet open to unexpected help?
- What practices keep you grounded in the moment?
A Different Perspective
Over‑focus may cause missed serendipity.
![“The god Krishna says: I love the man who hates not nor exults, who mourns not nor desires … who is the same to friend and foe, [the same] whether he be respected or despised, the same in heat and cold, in pleasure and in pain, who has put away attachment and remains unmoved by praise or blame ……” quote by Jonathan Haidt](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/fe9/jonathan-haidt-1823_god_the-god-krishna-says-i-love-the-man-who_331805.jpg)
