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But that’s not at all a bad thing!
Sure our mind is dynamic and constantly in motion, like a swirling mass of thoughts, ideas, and emotions. Just as a vortex is a whirlpool or a swirling flow of water, our mind is a swirling flow of mental activity.
A vortex is characterized by its continuous movement, pulling objects or substances towards its center. Similarly, our mind is always engaged in a continuous process of thinking, perceiving, analyzing, and experiencing. Our thoughts and mental content arise and recede in a seemingly never-ending cycle, creating emotions within us that lead to external behaviors.
Just as a vortex can create a sense of turbulence and disarray, the mind has the ability to make us feel chaotic. It has the ability to overwhelm us with thoughts and emotions that intersect and collide.
This leads to confusion and or a lack of mental clarity in aspects of our life that are important to us.
However, my intention is not just to point out the chaos and turbulence the vortex and the mind can create. It is also to highlight the intensity and power of each.
A vortex has a strong force. It pulls things towards it.
Similarly, our mind is a powerful force. It shapes our perceptions, emotions, and behaviors. It influences ALL our actions and reactions to various stimuli from the external world.
