Vistas of Hope

Vistas of Hope

Share this post

Vistas of Hope
Vistas of Hope
Dear Someone: You are not your thoughts – you are the observer of your thoughts.

Dear Someone: You are not your thoughts – you are the observer of your thoughts.

Read this if you find yourself caught in the grip of obsession, feeling overwhelmed by intense emotions that seem to control your thoughts and actions.

Ali Papa's avatar
Ali Papa
Nov 24, 2024
∙ Paid

Share this post

Vistas of Hope
Vistas of Hope
Dear Someone: You are not your thoughts – you are the observer of your thoughts.
Share

Dear, Dear Someone, _

Obsession can be an all-consuming force, a whirlwind that sweeps us off our feet and carries us into a realm where reason and rationality seem distant memories. If you're grappling with feelings of intense fixation, if you're tired of the way your mind latches onto thoughts or people with an iron grip, if you're frustrated by the lack of control you feel over your own emotions – this letter is for you.

Vistas of Hope is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

Keep reading with a 7-day free trial

Subscribe to Vistas of Hope to keep reading this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.

Already a paid subscriber? Sign in
© 2025 Vistas of Hope®
Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start writingGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture

Share