A dissident is someone who questions the system. Someone who challenges the way things are, usually because something deep down does not sit right. And it hit me. Maybe we all have little mental dissidents inside us.

Both Occam’s Razor and mindfulness help us clear away the clutter. One helps us think with precision. The other helps us live with intention. Both reduce overwhelm by encouraging us to focus on what is essential.

Picture this: A sunny morning in a grassy park. A small child kneels beside a soft patch of grass, holding out their hand, filled with tiny grains or crumbs. A fuzzy duckling, barely bigger than the child’s hand, cautiously waddles closer.