Psychology says a wandering mind that replays old conversations is normal: What the Bhagavad Gita says about controlling the restless mind

Thousands of years ago, the Bhagavad Gita spoke about the challenges of mental restlessness, a phenomenon now recognized by modern psychology. The tendency for the mind to ruminate stems from unresolved experiences and social anxiety, which promotes a cycle of repeating thoughts. Practices such as journaling are effective tools for untangling these complex thoughts and…