Distracted Quote by Saint Francis de Sales
“If the heart wanders or is distracted, bring it back to the point quite gently... And even if you did nothing during the whole of your hour but bring your heart back, though it went away every time you brought it back, your hour would be very well employed.”
About This Quote
Source Letter: "Introduction to the Devout Life", 1609
Returning the heart to focus, even briefly, makes time well spent; continual redirection is valuable
In simple terms: Frequent heart refocusing uses time wisely
Key Takeaway
Practice regular mindfulness and gentle redirection
Themes
spirituality
mindfulness
time use
Mood
peaceful
reflective
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- prayer sessions
- daily work
- study periods
Key Concepts
Christian mysticism
attention training
Questions to Reflect On
- How often do you reset focus?
- What triggers help you?
A Different Perspective
Constant distraction can hinder depth
