Hey everyone, let’s talk about something we’ve all experienced—those moments when your mind feels like it’s running a marathon without your permission.
You know the feeling: you’re lying in bed, trying to sleep, but your thoughts are spinning in circles.
Or you’re sitting at work, trying to focus, but your brain won’t stop replaying that awkward conversation from three days ago.
Overthinking can feel like a mental prison, and breaking free from it seems impossible.
Just contemplate and know this that if your mind took instructions from you, would you create anxiety?
No, right?
So understand this that your mind is a powerful tool—but when it’s not in sync with the rest of you, it can feel like a runaway train.
The good news? You don’t need to dull your mind or numb yourself to find peace. You just need to steady it.
Let’s dive into how you can do that with a simple practice.
Why Overthinking Happens
Overthinking is like having a sharp knife (your mind) in an unsteady hand.
The knife (Mind) itself isn’t the problem—it’s the lack of stability. Your mind is a powerful tool, but if it’s not grounded, it can cut you like a knife instead of serving you.
We often try to “fix” overthinking by dulling the knife—using distractions, sedatives, or even telling ourselves to “just let it go.”
But here’s the thing: trying to let go of anxiety is like trying to will away a cold or the flu. I
t doesn’t work. Instead of fighting the symptoms, we need to address the root cause.
The Root Cause: A Lack of Union
At its core, overthinking is a conflict between two dimensions within you—your logical mind and your emotional mind.
Modern science calls this the left brain and right brain. When these two aren’t in sync, chaos ensues.
The solution? Union.
Bringing these two dimensions together. And no, this doesn’t mean doing complicated yoga poses or meditating for hours. It’s much simpler than that.
A Simple Practice to Calm Your Mind
Here’s a practice you can start today:
- Find Something That Matters to You: It could be the sun, the sky, a tree, a loved one, or even your pet. Choose something that you feel connected to.
- Bring Your Hands Together: Place your right and left hands together, perfectly aligned. This simple act symbolizes bringing your two dimensions—your logical and emotional selves—into harmony.
- Focus with Appreciation: Look at what you’ve chosen with love and appreciation. Recognize how vital it is to your life. Stay in this state for 10-12 minutes.
That’s it. This simple act of union can help settle half your anxiety because it addresses the conflict within you.
Why This Works
When you bring your two dimensions together, you create a steady platform for your mind.
The knife is still sharp, but your hand is no longer shaky. You’re no longer cutting yourself with your own thoughts.
This practice isn’t about surrendering or letting go in some abstract way.
It’s about grounding yourself in the present moment and recognizing the interconnectedness of life.
The sun, the air, the people around you—they’re all vital to your existence. When you focus on this truth, your mind naturally settles.
Final Thought
Overthinking doesn’t have to control your life. You don’t need to dull your mind or remove half your brain to find peace. All you need is to steady your hand—to bring your two dimensions into harmony.
Start with this simple practice as instructed above today.
Remember, the power to calm your mind is already within you. You just need to create the right conditions for it to flourish.
Try it and let me know how it goes!