Advice Quote by Joan Bauer
““What's wrong with the world," Nana explained, "is that people stopped listening to their hearts... "Not everybody stopped listening," she continued, "but enough people did to make a difference. We've go so much in this life that all we know how to do is want more. So we concentrate on the wrong things--things we can see--as being the measure of a person. We think if we can win something big or buy something snazzy it'll make us more than we are. Our hearts know that's not true, but the eyes are powerful. It's easier to fix on what we can see than listen to the still, small voice of a whispering heart." Nana turned her eyes on me like a vet looking for fleas: "A heart will say amazing things if it's given half a chance.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Heart's Whisper by Joan Bauer, 2020
The quote warns that people focus on visible, material successes instead of listening to their inner intuition, leading to emptiness.
In simple terms: People chase visible success, ignoring inner voice.
Key Takeaway
Listen to your inner voice.
Themes
materialism
inner guidance
self-awareness
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career decisions
- relationships
- personal growth
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
intuition
mindfulness
values
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you create space to hear your heart?
- What visible goals might be distracting you?
A Different Perspective
It can be hard to hear the inner voice amid noise and pressure.
