---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Rajaram Krishnamurthy <[email protected]> Date: Sun, 2 Apr 2023 at 17:46 Subject: Re: [iyer123] Taken from Quora - on Overthinking To: Sanathana group <[email protected]>, Srinivasan Sridharan <[email protected]> Cc: thatha <[email protected]>, Rangarajan T.N.C. < [email protected]>, Venkat Giri <[email protected]>, Vanakkam Subbu <[email protected]>, Venkat Raman <[email protected]>, Venkatachalam Subramanian <[email protected]>, SRIRAMAJAYAM < [email protected]>, Chittanandam V R <[email protected]>
1 The problem is rarely the problem. True; till the awareness sets in after a long year of agony one underwent, may be even after a decade or two; had it been known to all, by VISION OF RAMANA MAHARISHI, well then, all problems are only in the dictionary. Few days back I was thinking sitting outside: People even after 90 years are behaving so funnily; almost thinking that they are the determinants and ungodly like; atheism is acceptable because, he started from day one; but in the majority theists, having done all rituals so faithfully, uttering the mantras, do everything as a rogue, like an autocrat, denying HIS presence; and when? at the end of the gateway about to enter; why? Because, all the best life they enjoyed; all the best wealth they had; all the best progeny they gave to this earth; and so, all the best they went through and now, have nothing else to gain or go through. So, they become a goon. Suppose in their 5th year, 12th year, 20th, 25th 35th why even 40th year, why with their intelligence they could not see what they will be, with or against, their aspirations and the inspirations? After swimming the river, at the end, they turn back and yet say either NO GOD or do as if there is no GOD. Funny world. People do not believe that all are preplanned. Problems also. The sufferings physically and mentally. And to say at the end THE PROBLEM IS RARELY A PROBLEM. Philosophy? 2 Self-rejections: One has to understand the ability to do a thing which is self judgement which would place that person, to fulfil the qualifications needed further. Or else disappointments shall set in sooner than later. DO IT ANYWAY is not a good mantra. Do it perfectly is the way. We always feel so high about ourselves, when the pot is half-full; but when the pot is full, we become more and better dignified. DO IT ANYWAY is a misunderstanding, since Tiruvalluar would not have said, “ IDANAI IVAN MUDIKKUM ENDRU AYNDU, ADANAI AVAN KANN VIDA; meaning, the best Judge or the PM is to assess, who will do which task perfectly; and Valluvar says, assign that job to that person; ayndu word used is also perfect; a PM or a leader is one who can know that; that means, all cannot become leaders; Tiruvalluar also said, ”ULLUVADELLAM URYARVULLAL” meaning DESIRE FOR THE BEST; IT Means there is nothing wrong is deciding the goal; but one shall raise the standard to achieve it; not just throw the balls in the ring as DO IT ANYWAY; anyway is not the right way. 3 Silence and time: Now this contradicts the first call and the second also. Yes as Valluvar said, “oozhiyum utpakkam kanbar” (even the working hard might defeat the fate) and “KALAM KARUDIYIRUPPAR GNALAM KARUDHUPAVAR” (People who care for the world perfection will wait for the right time for the action). Thinking is a process in all actions, as ennith thuniga karumam (think before one acts). Thus, a problem is a must and the solution is also; and who thinks well, takes the problems on the strides. He will never say DO IT ANYWAY. 4 Important questions: Yes 5 Ws. All when analysed asking, half the solution is found even before the action. Let it go is courage or cowardice depending on the relativity of the issue. 5 Power of now: It is for that cancer writer who had the time slot fixed; but there might be a situation wrt the time; where the time determines the solution as well as the impact and the action. Not always in a hurry. There are long range projects and short-range projects. 6 Facts check : Included under questions and enni thuniga. 7 Acceptance of peace: B G Karmanyeva dhikaraste ma phaleshu kadachana ( covers all 1 to 7). 8 Health factor: Undoubtedly without the wall there is no painting and all rules 1 to 7 will apply for the health also Thank you for my views based on the ancient wisdom of my nation. KR IRS 3423 On Sun, 2 Apr 2023 at 08:54, 'N Sekar' via iyer123 <[email protected]> wrote: > Here are 8 ways you can beat overthinking 👇👇 > > 1. The problem is rarely the problem. > > 99% of the harm is caused in your head, by you and your thoughts. > > 1% of the harm is caused by reality, what actually happens and the outcome. > > Most of the time, the problem isn't the problem. The way you think about > the problem is. > > 2. Avoid self-rejection. > > Don't think you deserve that opportunity? Apply for it anyways. > > Don't think your article is good enough? Publish it anyways. > > Don't think they'll reply to your email? Send it anyways. > > Never overthink yourself into self-rejection. > > 3. Silence and time. > > The truth is, most problems aren't solved with more thinking, they're > solved with less. > > You'll find most of the answers you're looking for in silence, in time > band with a clear mind. > > If you can't solve a problem, stop trying to. > > 4. An important question. > > When you start criticising yourself for past mistakes, or seeing disaster > around every corner, ask yourself: > > "Is there anything I can do right now to change the past or to positively > influence the future." > > If the answer is yes, do it take action. If the answer is no, be at peace > let it go. > > You have to take action or let it go, everything else is self-harm. > > 5. The power of now. > > You're not going to overthink your way to a better future. > > You're not going to overthink your way to a better past. > > All you have is NOW. > > And what you do with NOW can make right of your past and make good of your > future. > > Make peace with yesterday, let go of tomorrow, grab hold of now. > > 6. Fact check your own thoughts. > > Your thoughts will create scenarios in your mind that reflect your > insecurities, fears and worries. > > So it's important to always fact-check your own thoughts before accepting > them, because in highly emotional situations, your thoughts will tell you > stories that aren't true. > > Fact check yourself. > > 7. Acceptance is peace. > > No amount of anxiety will change your future, no amount of regret will > change your past. > > Peace is found in acceptance: > > • Accept imperfection. • Accept uncertainty. > > • Accept the uncontrollable. > > You don't have to understand, tolerate or even forget something, but if > you want peace, you must accept it. > > 8. Health starts in your mind. > > You can go to the gym, eat healthy, do yoga, drink water and take > vitamins, but if you don't directly confront the negativity in your > thoughts, you will never truly be 'healthy'. > > Our health isn't measured on scales, by the size of our muscles or by the > width of our waist. > > True health is measured by the quality of our thoughts and the > peacefulness of our mind. Health starts in your mind. > > Thank you for reading and have a nice Sunday! > > If you enjoyed this post, please Upvote. > > Upvote > 337 > I upvoted > > > > N Sekar > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "iyer123" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/iyer123/19987969.3356011.1680450852671%40mail.yahoo.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/iyer123/19987969.3356011.1680450852671%40mail.yahoo.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Thatha_Patty" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. 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