Autism On the Go 👍

What Is Counterproductive Overthinking? — Part II

This is a continuation of last week’s conversation, but you do not need to have attended Part I to join.

We’ll go a step deeper into how overthinking actually functions — not as a flaw, but as a protective strategy that can quietly become counterproductive when it no longer serves the present moment.

Rather than trying to “stop thinking,” we’ll explore:

• How to recognize when thinking is no longer adding clarity
• The difference between productive reflection and looping rumination
• Why overthinking often intensifies under uncertainty, fatigue, or relational stress
• Gentle ways to interrupt mental loops without self-criticism or force

This is not a skills class, therapy session, or performance space.
There is no requirement to speak — listening is full participation.

As always, the tone is slow, respectful, and regulation-first.

🧠 Autism On The Go
📅 [correct day & date as listed on Meetup]
⏰ [correct time as listed on Meetup]
📍 Zoom (link on the event page)

Please RSVP if you plan to attend — it helps us hold the space with care.

### Counterproductive Overthinking — Part II

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What Are the Contents of Your Mind?

This gathering continues our exploration of counterproductive overthinking — not as a personal flaw, but as a common mental pattern that can quietly erode clarity, energy, and connection when left unexamined.

Rather than focusing on what we think, this session emphasizes how we relate to the contents of the mind:

• When does thinking serve us — and when does it become self-reinforcing noise?
• How do mental loops form and intensify under stress or uncertainty?
• What does it feel like to notice thinking without immediately judging or identifying with it?

This is a network conversation, not a lecture or therapy group.
Participation is always optional — listening is full participation.

We’ll prioritize:

• Shared inquiry over personal monologues
• Lived experience over opinion or ideology
• Awareness and attunement over debate or persuasion

🧠 Equanimity — Network Event
📅 Thursday, February 5, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM EST
📍 Zoom (link on event page)

Please RSVP if you plan to attend — space is intentionally limited to support a calm, thoughtful group experience.

🌻Truthfulness (Satya) & 🪷Nonviolence (Ahimsa)

How honesty and kindness can coexist and sustain stronger and more meaningful relationships. 👌

At our next meetup, we’ll explore
Truthfulness (Satya) & Nonviolence (Ahimsa), and how these qualities support relationships that feel honest and safe.

Many people struggle at one end or the other—some feel compelled to tell the truth no matter how much it hurts, while others avoid honesty in order to keep the peace. We’ll talk about how both patterns can create problems in relationships, even when the intention is good.

This conversation will focus on how to be honest without being harsh, and how to be kind without avoiding what’s real. We’ll look at everyday examples with friends, family, and companionships, especially in moments when emotions run high or conversations feel difficult.

This isn’t about rules or doing anything perfectly. It’s about building practical skills that make connection feel easier, clearer, and more respectful over time. 🙏

If you’ve ever wondered how to speak honestly and care about the impact of your words, this meetup is for you. 🪔

🌻Truthfulness (Satya) & 🪷Nonviolence (Ahimsa)

How honesty and kindness can coexist and sustain stronger and more meaningful relationships. 👌

At our next meetup, we’ll explore
Truthfulness (Satya) & Nonviolence (Ahimsa), and how these qualities support relationships that feel honest and safe.

Many people struggle at one end or the other—some feel compelled to tell the truth no matter how much it hurts, while others avoid honesty in order to keep the peace. We’ll talk about how both patterns can create problems in relationships, even when the intention is good.

This conversation will focus on how to be honest without being harsh, and how to be kind without avoiding what’s real. We’ll look at everyday examples with friends, family, and companionships, especially in moments when emotions run high or conversations feel difficult.

This isn’t about rules or doing anything perfectly. It’s about building practical skills that make connection feel easier, clearer, and more respectful over time. 🙏

If you’ve ever wondered how to speak honestly and care about the impact of your words, this meetup is for you. 🪔