Most of the time, we are caught up in what can be called our “small mind.” This is the small world of self-concern: wanting to get what we want and avoid what we don’t.
This is the cause of much suffering, from always running to distraction, procrastinating, or getting caught up in worries and fears. It can lead us to worry about what people think of us, what we’re missing, what someone did to offend us, and more.