So you know how sometimes you find yourself dwelling on something? Like you have thoughts clotted in your mind, and want to cut them out of your head, yet are scared because they are still a part of you.

Whether it’s obsessing over something trivial or traumatic, there’s always a reason behind why those particular thoughts keep re-occuring. And since they connect to other thoughts or experiences, dwelling can be useful because self-reflection can lead to growth and greater self-awareness. Especially if you’re focused on one cluster of thoughts, and then you find out that you’re really trying to process a different cluster.

Rather than needing to cut those thoughts out, figuring out how to understand and dissolve them so that they process naturally is the better option. Psyche surgery can be too strong given that clot may be something you need to express to yourself or others.

Brains have natural defense mechanisms and drains, so they’ll activate after you’ve figured out why your thoughts are clustering and clogging your mind. Instead of hating yourself for dwelling, using obsessive thoughts as a guide to your mind can provide you with a chance to become even better than before, and help strengthen mind-defenses.

Your thoughts came from you. Resolve clusters, and let your mind process.