The Weight of What We Hold On To
We've all experienced it - that uncomfortable feeling after a big meal when our stomach seems to be working overtime. Indigestion can be a real pain, both literally and figuratively. But have you ever considered how this physical process mirrors what happens in our minds? When our body doesn't properly process and let go of food, we end up with indigestion. The undigested food sits heavily in our stomach, causing discomfort, bloating, and sometimes even pain. Similarly, when our mind clings to certain thoughts - especially negative or worrying ones - we experience a form of mental indigestion: anxiety. Just as our digestive system needs to break down food and absorb nutrients before discarding what's unnecessary, our minds need to process thoughts and experiences, extract the useful lessons, and then let go of the rest. When we fail to do this, those unprocessed thoughts and emotions can build up, leading to mental distress. Anxiety often stems from an inability to let go o...