The Paradox of Happiness: Overcoming Overthinking with Mindfulness

The problem with happiness is the risk of losing it. When things seem to go our way, our anxious minds often give birth to the monster of overthinking.

When we fall in love, a little voice is always reminding us that the person could leave us at any time. A new job might leave us feeling stressed out of our minds. Even an A on a test, instead of being a cause for celebration, can add pressure for the next time.

So why is it that we can never truly be happy? This happiness that should come from within—happiness we don’t need to fuel with alcohol because it should naturally fuel our hearts—seems perpetually out of reach. The fear of loss can be paralyzing. This fear makes us so anxious that we forget to enjoy our successes. Eventually, the very reason to be happy becomes nothing more than dread and worry. We create barriers in our minds that shackle our souls and leave us perpetually unhappy. Anxiety, stress, depression, substance abuse, nightmares, and sleeping disorders all stem from overthinking.

How do we overcome feeling like this?

Mindfulness.

Living in the present—without dwelling on the past or fearing the future—can help us feel truly alive and genuinely happy. Recognizing that everything ends, but a moment can live forever, is essential. Each day is brand new; we cannot control the universe or change fate. We can only control our actions and reactions and trust in a higher power to bring into our lives only what truly matters.

By embracing mindfulness, we can break free from the cycle of overthinking and discover a deeper, more lasting sense of happiness. Through mindfulness, we learn to appreciate the present moment and release the burdens of past regrets and future anxieties, paving the way for a more fulfilling and serene life.

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