« Ruminer is "to focus, repeatedly, circularly, sterilely, on the causes, meanings and consequences of our problems, our situation, our state." The term brooding is also used in English: "smoldering." Indeed, in rumination, one remains inactive, sitting on its problems that one keeps warm, under oneself, by making them grow ... »

« In general, ruminations are self-centered. And it's one of their many problems: they make it easier to lock ourselves in, and thus prevent us from benefiting or listening to the opinions and experiences of others, who could help us get out of it. The more you approach a problem by focusing on yourself ("always to me that it will happen, what will I become, no one can understand, no one can help me... ), the more massive the damage in terms of inducing negative states.85 Reflecting with the eyes and experience of others, asking them for help and advice, all this will lighten the emotional weight of thinking about our problems. Otherwise it's not about thinking! »

« And then, the exercise of introspection is like taking the time to tune your musical instrument, to play it better afterwards. How many of us take care to re-tune our souls regularly? »