The mind seeks, finds, and solves problems.
That's its nature. It's all it knows how to do.
If you ever find yourself at the summit of the mountain you've always coveted; the view, light, and temperature are perfect; it's the accomplishment of a lifetime. Your mind will whisper "Great... now what?"
It will find the flaw in your success. Make you covet the next peak that will be better. Already, you feel the anxiety of lack, dissatisfaction, desire.
You can't blame it: that's its nature, I tell 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 absolutely not the right tool.
Do you know how to set it down when you no longer need it?
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