Thinking Is Not The Solution
The mind seeks, finds, and solves problems.
That's its nature. It's all it knows how to do.
Say one day you find yourself on top of the mountain you've always wanted to climb. The view, the light, the temperature are perfect. It's the achievement of a lifetime. Your mind will whisper "Great... now what?"
It will find the flaw in your success. Make you long for the next peak that will be better. Already, you feel the anxiety of lack, dissatisfaction, desire.
You can't blame it: that's just its nature, I'm telling you! Analyze the situation, find the flaws, devise a plan... That's its job! That's why it exists!
Which makes it a terrible foundation for finding peace.
Don't get me wrong: thinking is a wonderful tool – one I'm using right now to write these lines. We put it to work to create, communicate, survive.
But if your goal is to be present and at peace: it's not the right tool at all.
Do you know how to set it down when you no longer need it?