Pause for a moment and reflect on what you have asked your mind to do. You expect it to create a world that is predictable, controllable, and always in your favour. You want to be liked by everyone, to avoid criticism, to never be hurt, and to ensure that everything unfolds exactly the way you want. Then you ask your mind to make all of this happen—constantly, without rest. Naturally, your mind accepts this task and begins working endlessly, trying to control every situation, every interaction, and every possible outcome.
But take a step back—this is an impossible job. The mind is trying to ensure that everything you say is understood perfectly, that everything you do is perceived the right way, and that no one ever causes you discomfort. It is constantly analysing, predicting, and advising, attempting to protect you from fear and uncertainty. This is why the mind feels so active and restless—it has been given a responsibility it can never truly fulfil.
When we rely on the mind to control life and avoid discomfort, life begins to feel like a struggle. We start seeing the world as something we must manage, control, or defend against. This creates a constant undercurrent of fear, anxiety, and tension. Even small situations can disturb us, and we begin to feel as though our peace depends on everything around us going “right.” In this state, life itself starts to feel like a threat.
From this place of inner disturbance, our actions often come from reaction rather than clarity. We try to fix the discomfort quickly—sometimes making impulsive decisions just to escape the feeling. The mind, uncomfortable with uncertainty, pushes us to act, change, or avoid, rather than pause and understand what is truly happening within. Over time, this cycle becomes so normal that we don’t even recognise it—we are constantly trying to avoid suffering, control it, or worry about it.
At a deeper level, this inner sensitivity is a signal of imbalance. The body communicates through discomfort or pain, while the mind expresses itself through fear—whether it appears as anxiety, insecurity, jealousy, or self-doubt. Many people live in this state for so long that they no longer recognise it as suffering. They simply accept it as normal, without realising that a more peaceful and aware way of living is possible.
The question is So What?
Answer is that the logical mind resists what it cannot control or predict. It seeks comfort, certainty, and familiarity. But growth begins the moment you step beyond that space-when you become willing to explore what cannot always be explained. But there is catch, not all are pushed to explore this other side, it comes at a right time.
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If this reflection has stirred something within you, take it as a sign. You don’t need to rush-but a deeper, witnessing part of you has been activated. It will quietly guide you toward awareness, growth, and a new understanding of your life’s path.
