Mind Too Clear
At times, the boundaries between things seemed to sharpen suddenly, both physically and in a non-tangible way — moments of heightened awareness. The mind seemed to shift between states, as if undergoing a slight reordering or twist. Light changed subtly, objects became more defined, and thoughts fell into place — tiny fragments of enlightenment.
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I became afraid of these moments; the clarity of mind was often unbearable. The insights were too strong: the absurdity of reality, the knowledge that we will die, cease to exist, disappear from everything we know — it became crystal clear and intolerable.
In these moments, parts of the brain seemed hyperactive but could no longer receive input. It was as if a natural safeguard existed at the threshold between perception and overload.
I would consciously redirect my awareness — looking far out a window, thinking of something pleasant, watching a funny video — to reduce the intensity by shifting my attention toward the external world.
