Actually, I went to drop my wife at the airport. I was rushing because there was very little time.
While going, suddenly, another van came and hit the right side of my car and it was van’s fault.
It was only a mild hit, but I started worrying whether it had caused a big dent. I thought about stopping to check or argue with the driver, but that would have taken time. Then I realized it was better not to stop.Still, the thought kept troubling me — Was it a big dent or a small one?
But then I told myself:
Whatever it is, big or small, I can’t do anything about it right now. The priority is to make sure my wife catches her flight. If I had gotten down and seen a big dent, it would only have added to my existing anxiety.This experience made me realize how we handle our day-to-day problems.
Sometimes, even when we are in happy moments, the mind suddenly travels to existing issues.
Though we are happy, the mind reminds us of past problems. It lingers there, trying to solve or justify them — and as a result, the happiness is gone.
Similarly, when we have one current problem, the mind often connects it to other past problems.
It starts saying, “Even if you solve this, what about the old issues?” If you allow your mind to wander freely like this, problems will pile up, and eventually, you will feel overwhelmed.
That’s why it is so important to stay focused on the present moment.
Most problems either solve themselves over time, or when needed, can be addressed calmly. If a serious problem arises, think about it only when your mind is calm and undisturbed. At that time, you can plan and act sensibly.
Otherwise, during regular moments, do not allow unnecessary thoughts to develop.
Just blank them out. Do that whenever it comes and it will go away from your mind.
Focus fully on the present.
That’s it. This is how you can come out of unnecessary worries of many issues at a time and maintain your peace.