Nothing Bad is Happening: The Illusion of Problems

The world, in its essence, is neutral. It simply is. Events unfold, circumstances shift, and life continues its dance. Yet, we often perceive this dance through a distorted lens - one clouded by the ever-present whisper of threat.

This threat response, an ancient survival mechanism, has become a constant companion. It primes us to see problems where there are none, magnifying minor inconveniences into major catastrophes. Our fears and insecurities paint the world in shades of gray, casting shadows of doubt and worry onto every experience.

Animals, in their instinctive wisdom, respond to threat with immediate action: fight, flight, or freeze. Once the threat subsides, they discharge the accumulated energy and return to a state of ease. Humans, however, often get stuck in the 'freeze' response. The threat stagnates within us, turning into a brooding, anxious energy that fuels a narrative of problems.

We start to believe that something is fundamentally wrong, not just with the world around us, but with ourselves. We separate from the natural flow of life, building walls of protection and isolation. Life and the people in it become burdens,obstacles to our happiness. We forget that we are an integral part of this grand dance, interconnected with all that exists.

The truth is, there is no inherent problem. There is only the unfolding of life, the constant interplay of cause and effect.When we unwind the threat response, we return to a state of ease. Our senses awaken, and we experience the world with clarity and wonder. We recognize the beauty and perfection in the present moment, just as it is.

It's not about controlling the world or ourselves, but about surrendering to the flow, trusting in the wisdom of our bodies,and allowing the dance to unfold. When we unwind the threat, we realize there is no problem, only life itself, vibrant and full of possibility

Jagdeep Johal