Mind Full or Mindful?

Aug 13, 2025 | Fred Toke, Lifestyle

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When our minds are constantly racing, it’s often because they’re carrying things they were never meant to hold. If you’re feeling mentally and emotionally cluttered, perhaps it’s time to let go—not of responsibilities, but of what quietly drains your peace.



Here are four ABCs to release for a clearer, calmer mind:

  1. Argumentative Spirit. Let go of the need to always be right. Sometimes, choosing peace is wiser than winning an argument. Humility softens tension and opens hearts.
  2. Bitterness. Resentment clutters your inner world. Forgiveness isn’t about excusing the wrong—it’s about freeing yourself from its grip. Bitterness poisons, but forgiveness heals.
  3. Control. You don’t have to manage every outcome. Surrendering control is not weakness; it’s wisdom. Trust that God is at work behind the scenes—even in silence.
  4. Distractions. Not every notification needs your response. Set boundaries with your attention. Focus is a form of faith—it shows what you truly value.

When our minds are constantly racing, it’s often because they’re carrying things they were never meant to hold.

Mindfulness isn’t about having more time—it’s clearing the way for peace, clarity, and purpose to take root. A lighter mind can think, love, and live better.

Don’t live with mind full. Live mindfully.

Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” — 1 Peter 5:7 (NIV)

Fred Tokė, aka Dr. Tokėmon, is a Clinical Psychologist by training and was a former adjunct professor at Nanyang Technological University. He is also a guest lecturer at the University of Malaysia Sabah’s Faculty of Medicine. Besides teaching, he also provides clinical psychotherapy services to the downtrodden and the discouraged.

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