The mind is a chatterbox, constantly active, rarely rooted in the present moment.  It spins with thoughts, internal dialogues, images and self-talk.

Conditioned by past experiences and future anticipations, the mind becomes a loop of analysis and assumption. It operates from ingrained belief systems embedded in the subconscious, offering little room for fresh perspectives. In essence, the mind becomes a self-constructed prison, living in old memories or worrying about future uncertainties.

To break free from this mental noise, we must tune into the quiet wisdom of the soul, intuition! Yes, that’s the name. It connects with the higher self, living in the now. The soul sees things as new. It seeks new experiences in every moment, including the old and the new.

The soul knows that life is a journey, not a destination. Joy emerges not from arrival, but from movement. It is through this journey that character is built, and lessons are truly learned.

In contrast, the mind judges, categorises, and labels: fat or thin, rich or poor, beautiful or unattractive, intelligent or not. These mental shortcuts prevent us from seeing people and situations anew. The mind clings to comfort zones and resists anything that challenges its belief systems or cultural norms.

Worse still, it replays negative emotions like an endless loop, stealing the present of its potential joy and happiness moments.

Healing begins by becoming an observer of the chattering mind. Notice its patterns. Start seeing things anew while encountering life. Search for new experiences within circumstances. Go with the flow of life, stop all labelling from past memories or prejudices. Let the past and future only serve, when necessary, then release them. Always be present.

Make it a daily practice to live in the present moment. Here lies the connection with the soul, and in that connection, we discover peace, joy, and love. These are NOT found in the chattering mind, but in the quiet depth of now.