In fact, the mind likes to ponder, especially
over negative stuff. It likes to question why
this has happened to me, how can I avoid it,
what’s the lesson, what’s wrong with me…
Of course, we have to make conclusions out of
our own experiences, but real insights never
come from an intensive thinking process. They
come as an immediate realization, fast as a
flash of light. Suddenly you just see the whole
picture.
When you overthink, you leave no empty space
for a true insight to manifest. Your mind is
overstuffed with thoughts and ideas.
The reason why the mind supports negative
thoughts is that they help it survive. Thoughts
are food for the mind. The more you think, the
more it gains control over your life. The mind
doesn’t want to stop and let you live in the
present moment, experience things as they
arise and let them go when it’s time for them
to leave.
Focusing too much on the amazing
experiences you get isn’t really wise.
Everything is temporary in this world. The
higher you rise, the harder you fall. When the