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World Mental Health Day: 10 Steps to Calm Your Overthinking Mind
- •Spiritual teacher Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji shares wisdom from Jain philosophy to help manage overthinking and emotional exhaustion.
- •Compare the mind to a phone and learn to close unnecessary mental applications to preserve energy.
- •Recognize that not every thought deserves attention or a response, allowing you to observe them without dwelling.
- •External changes like moving to a new city will not fix inner unrest if your underlying thinking patterns remain the same.
- •Practice patience and gradual change, focusing on constructive alternatives like prayer, meaningful work, and service to others.
Key Questions Answered
Spiritual teacher Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji outlines ten practical steps based on Jain philosophy and Shrimad Rajchandraji's writings, such as focusing on what matters, recognizing that not every thought needs attention, separating identity from thoughts, and taking gradual steps toward change.
Spirituality is compared to closing unnecessary background apps on a phone. Teachings suggest observing thoughts without reacting impulsively, avoiding constant comparison, shifting attention toward constructive alternatives like prayer and service, and prioritizing meaning over material accumulation.
External changes like switching jobs or moving to a new city do not address underlying thinking patterns. As one teaching highlights, changing locations will not cure restlessness if one's internal mindset remains unchanged.
