So let's talk about overthinking.
It starts with one thought,
Then another,
And suddenly you're trapped in a maze of what-ifs or worst-case scenarios and mental rehearsals.
I used to overthink everything like a chess match,
Constantly calculating every possible move and outcome.
But overthinking can feel like you're solving a problem,
But really it's just a loop that drains your energy and steals your peace,
And it can leave you stuck in place.
So let's begin by pausing,
Feeling your breath as it flows in through your nose,
Then back out.
There's no need to change anything,
Just noticing it,
The rise,
The fall,
The pause between breaths,
Letting each one anchor you in this moment.
Now,
Try to bring to mind something that you've been spinning on,
Not to try to solve it,
Just to acknowledge it.
Just let it float there,
Like a leaf resting on still water,
Gently drifting,
No urgency,
And then return to your breath.
You don't have to figure everything out right now,
You're allowed to rest,
And you're allowed to not know.
As Ajahn Brahm says,
The hardest part of anything in life is thinking about it,
And that's often so true.
The doing is usually easier than the worrying.
So come back here to this moment,
To this body,
To this breath,
And let your mind soften.
You're safe in this moment.
You can let your mind know that it's okay to let go,
Even just for now.
And as you step back into your day,
You can carry this calm with you,
And you can return to it whenever the mind starts to spiral again.
One breath,
One pause,
It's all it takes.
Thanks for joining me.
