The Three Principles—Mind, Thought, and Consciousness—help reduce stress and overthinking by shifting how people relate to their thoughts and emotions. Here’s how:
- Understanding Thought as Temporary – People recognize that they should not get caught up in stressful thinking. They understand that thoughts naturally come and go. This helps them avoid spiraling into overthinking.
- Seeing Stress as a Product of Thought – Stress isn’t caused by external events. It results from how people think about these events. When they realize this, they can approach challenges with more ease.
- Trusting Natural Clarity – The Principles highlight that clarity comes naturally. Wisdom also emerges when people aren’t caught up in excessive thinking. This allows them to make decisions with a calmer mind.
- Letting Go of the Need to Control Thoughts – Many people try to manage or suppress stressful thoughts. This effort often makes them worse. The Three Principles show that thoughts don’t need to be controlled—just understood.
- Recognizing Innate Well-Being – Beneath temporary stressful thoughts, people have an innate sense of peace and resilience. This understanding helps them navigate life with more confidence.
The shift isn’t about forcing relaxation—it’s about seeing how thought works, which naturally leads to less stress and overthinking.
