Complexity

06/04/2025 3 min
Complexity

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Episode Synopsis

A bundle of cables sat in a box, tightly tangled and full of knots. At first glance, it looked like a mess that would take forever to fix. Every time I pulled or shook it, the knots tightened, and it seemed even more hopeless.

But then I approached it with calm and patience. As I looked at each twist closely, a small loop revealed itself. With a gentle pull, it loosened. Then another knot followed, and slowly, the whole thing began to come apart with little effort. What once seemed impossible started to unfold on its own.

Sometimes, thoughts feel the same way. They pile up, twist around each other, and form problems that feel bigger than they really are. The more pressure we add, the worse it gets. But with a quiet moment and a softer view, things begin to make sense. Most of the time, the problem isn’t the knot — it’s how tightly it’s being pulled.

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