Immediate World

"If you want to conquer overthinking, bring your mind

to the present moment and reconnect it with the immediate world."

Amit Ray

There are numerous situations, whether at work or play, that we cannot accept something at face value. The brain begins thinking of various ways of interpretation and views the situation from different angles. Fear then adds discoloration, and triggers overwhelm.

There are numerous scenarios where we do not feel safe. We can use avoidance to distract or we can obsess by overthinking. In either scenario, we wander far from the reality before us. We can share our fears with others, and they, too, project interpretation that may distract us even farther away.

This habit of overthinking can trigger compulsive acts that disturb our reality. This draws us away from our peace of mind, creating further discord. If we would sit quietly in the present moment and focus on the immediate situation, healthy actions can move us beyond anxiety and stress.

To Choose Just One

"Mindfulness helps us to focus on one goal at a time.

It helps us to be more relaxed, patient and compassionate

towards the goal.

Amit Ray

It is important to keep a loose agenda of where we are going, with flexibility willing to shape itself around change.  Our best intentions are often interrupted by outside forces ... some welcome and some not so much.  

Which sounds better?  Sorting out all of the plans for the week, hustling them around in our mind constantly trying not to overlook anything; or,  mindfully preparing a flexible outline just for the day.  We can mentally prepare the day so enjoyment can be found in each segment without excessive pressure to beat a time line.  This would allow us to productively move through our day with a calmer disposition. 

When we have our goals gently listed, we have relaxation without pressure of how we will ever get everything done.  It feels good to check off goals as they are completed.  Our task is completed in a better form than if we have been pressured through it.  Agreed, there are many things waiting for our attention, but just in this moment I choose to do just this one!