the Tired Mind

Why do you second-guess, replacing scenarios from the past with overly critical analysis? Waking up in the middle of the night, picking apart every word, tone, and response, invokes unhealthy levels of frustration, stirring up anger and self-doubt. How quickly these come to the forefront!

Notice your tired mind’s behavior! Create time and distance from the situations and scenarios. Rest. Then return to this only if needed. You do yourself a disservice to sit in this moment, dwelling over what you cannot change and decisions you made with good confidence. How much sleep have you already lost?

Yes, the tired mind opens the door to negativity, inviting many other companions with nefarious intent. When you are rested, your mind stands diligently at the door, guarding against such intruders... but when you are tired... when you are tired, these villains run wild and disrupt all that they come into contact with.