We all carry inner noise. For some, it’s a faint background hum, like a radio playing in another room. For others, it’s a megaphone blaring over every thought. For most, the volume of this overthinking feels beyond control, leaving us imprisoned by the sound of an inner critic.
The relentless chatter of an overactive mind is a normal part of the human experience, but it can be managed. It doesn’t have to drown out your intuition, suppress your hidden truths, or stifle your efforts for inner peace. By addressing the psychological and spiritual roots of overthinking, this week’s newsletter will help you still the endless mental hamster wheel for good.
Three Roots of Overthinking
Before overthinking became an overgrown tree bearing the fruits of insecurity, doubt, and trepidation, it started as a seed. Every time we leave the present moment and get lost in overthinking, we water that seed, allowing destructive roots to take hold of our lives. Eventually, we struggle to embrace new possibilities or even see life as it truly is. Overthinking has already twisted the story, constructing a perception based mostly on fear.
1. Fear of the Unknown
Overthinking often stems from our inherent fear of the unknown. The ego, in its desire for certainty, fixates on predicting and controlling every possible outcome. Yet, as life quickly teaches us, this is a futile endeavour.
Spiritually, this fear reflects a lack of trust in the Universe and a denial of your higher power. When we struggle to surrender to life's flow, our minds take over, trying to fill the gap where trust should reside.
Reflect for a moment: When was the last time your overthinking actually changed an outcome for the better?
Likely, it didn’t.
Start small—practice letting go by reminding yourself that the unknown isn’t a threat, but an opportunity.
Tip: The next time you feel your mind racing with fear or doubt, take a deep breath. Focus on the sensation of your feet touching the ground, anchoring you to the present. Repeat to yourself, “I trust the process of life.”
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