Primitive grip

     When you look at the human brain, you can divide it into two ways.

The primitive brain, consisting mostly of instinctive impulses evolved before the second side. This brain is concerned with survival and what works in the here and now.

The other side is the logical brain. This evolved after the primitive brain, and it is what makes humans human. This human brain allows us to see further than what is in front of the eyes. This allows us to plan and see the bigger picture.

Let's say someone said that if I don't eat the candy in front of me for 30 minutes, he will give me 3 more. The primitive brain will want to eat the candy in front of me. The logical brain will wait 30 minutes and have 3 more candies. And then enjoy the fruits of my patience.

However, it is far too easy to get caught up in the primitive impulses. The primitive brain is hardwired into the brain, and in a way, it creates stronger impulses than that of the logical mind.

We can get obsessed with what's directly in front, despite the logical mind seeing where the boat is heading. In this obsession, we can get engulfed in all sorts of whirlwinds of emotions, such as fear, anxiety, and impatience. This is the term I coined today, the primitive grip.

It is like a gambler who can't take his eyes off the screen of a slot machine. Like a day trader who can't take his eyes off the stock chart, even though he knows that it's completely out of his control. But if they focused on their logical mind, they would know the greater force guiding such things. The likely outcome of the slot machine over a long enough time is him losing everything. The stock prices are at the mercy of the market and how the company is run.


So when this happens, it is important to take note of it and take a step back. Realize that the cheap emotions caused by what's directly in front matters not as much as the bigger picture. Eventually, the greater force will decide where the boat will end up with the passage of time. This way the mind does not suffer needlessly.

It is best to save the mind from unnecessary suffering. This is how one finds peace.

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