Danger⭕us 💬nes !
Solving a pair of equations with 3 unknown variables
Continuous circular thoughts, especially those that lead to no resolution, pose the greatest risk to peace of mind.
They don’t progress from point A to B; instead, they endlessly return to the starting point. Especially, if you are an introvert.
Take a mathematical problem for instance; pondering it might eventually yield a solution. If not, resources like YouTube or Google can offer help to reach a resolution.
Now consider a person going through a breakup. If she fixates on why her partner left or what she could have done differently, there’s no definitive answer.
Or a parent worrying about his child’s future.
This type of problem perpetually loops, offering no closure, and leaves one feeling drained and weary , as the loop usually starts as soon as the day starts.
It’s akin to trying to solve a set of equations with multiple variables in math (given a pair of equations in x,y and z — find x,y,z).
The loop doesn’t stop — it’s like trying to halt the waves from reaching the shore.
These types of problems often lack a clear-cut solution, or the solution exists beyond one’s sphere of influence — the solution lies outside one’s immediate control.
One effective approach to dealing with such problems is to:
1. Identify and label them accurately early on — before the pattern deepens.
2. Being aware when the loop starts.
3. Simply push through the day by trying to get out of your head.
Get out of your head — say by travelling.
Journaling helps as it helps you to physically see your issue.
Learning a new skill or simply changing a small thing in your daily life — say by changing the QUERTY keyboard or holding the spoon or toothbrush in your left hand (if you are right handed).
Nurturing these problems can have a detrimental effect as they will keep pulling you down and consuming your energy like a weed.
Let them keep humming in the background like radio static at a low volume.
It’s only when you get struck in the loop — that it becomes dangerous.
