At first glance, these circles all seem intertwined but a closer look reveals that they do not intersect. (Really!)
It’s akin to how stress manifests itself in your mind. We often think that all of our pressures are related and, especially in the wee hours of the morning, issues swirl around as if in an infinity loop. But if you put your thoughts on paper, it often reveals distinctions that allow you to see the concerns separately. The circles are not one massive entanglement, rather individual rings that you can address one at a time.
The next time you feel that life is out of control, come back and look at this picture. Maybe the magnitude of your stress is exacerbated by the power of illusion.
Picture posted on Facebook by Richard Prior and others, February 8, 2021