When a Problem Has No Solution: It Might Be a Truth to Accept
Junaid Tahir
When a Problem Has No Solution: It Might Be a Truth to Accept
When There’s No Solution: It’s Not a Problem, But a Truth to Accept Introduction: The Illusion of Fixing Everything In a world driven by ...
When There’s No Solution: It’s Not a Problem, But a Truth to Accept
Introduction: The Illusion of Fixing Everything
In a world driven by solutions, productivity hacks, and self-help books, we’re conditioned to believe that every problem has a fix. But what if some challenges aren't meant to be solved? What if they’re simply truths to be accepted?
Understanding this subtle but profound distinction can free you from frustration and mental suffering. It’s a mindset shift that leads to emotional maturity, peace, and resilience.
The Difference Between a Problem and a Truth
🔹 What Is a “Problem”?
A problem, by definition, implies:
An obstacle
A deviation from what should be
Something that can be resolved
We apply this logic to everything: from career hiccups to relationship issues and even internal battles like overthinking.
🔹 What Is a “Truth”?
A truth is:
Unchangeable
Not dependent on your effort
Something that must be lived with, not resisted
When you mistake a truth for a problem, you end up emotionally exhausted—trying to solve something that is, in essence, part of life’s reality.
Examples of Unsolvable “Problems” That Are Actually Truths
💔 Death of a Loved One
You can’t undo loss. You can only grieve, process, and carry the memory forward. Trying to "fix" grief prolongs pain.
⏳ Growing Older
You can slow aging, but not stop it. Accepting the seasons of life allows you to live with grace.
👥 A Person’s True Nature
You can’t change someone who doesn't want to change. Instead of fixing, you learn to set boundaries—or let go.
🧬 Your Past Mistakes
You can't rewrite the past. You can only learn from it and allow it to shape a wiser, better version of you.
The Emotional Toll of Resisting Truth
When you try to “solve” what can’t be solved:
You fall into the loop of overthinking
You feel inadequate or stuck
You invite burnout and inner conflict
This is known as psychological resistance—fighting reality with expectations that don’t align with truth.
“Suffering = Pain × Resistance” — This powerful formula explains why acceptance reduces suffering.
The Power of Acceptance
✅ Acceptance Is Not Giving Up
Accepting a truth doesn’t mean you’ve failed. It means you’ve:
Stopped fighting reality
Redirected your energy to growth and healing
Embraced peace over frustration
✅ What Acceptance Looks Like:
Saying: “This is how it is right now.”
Releasing blame (towards self or others)
Letting go of the need to always control outcomes
When to Stop Solving and Start Accepting
Ask yourself these questions:
Have I done everything in my control?
Am I obsessing over something I cannot change?
Is this issue rooted in external reality, or my expectations?
If the answer leads to a wall—not a door—it’s time to reframe the issue as a truth, not a problem.
How Acceptance Leads to Growth
When you accept truths instead of wrestling with them:
🌱 You grow emotionally and spiritually
🤝 You deepen relationships with understanding, not control
😌 You reduce anxiety and embrace life’s flow
Acceptance doesn’t shrink your power—it focuses it where it matters most: on what you can control.
وہ تمام نوجوان لڑکیاں جن کے ہاتھ میں کسی بھی وجہ سے فون آ چکا ہے۔۔ اس بحث میں جائے بغیر کہ کیوں آیا اور کتنا ضروری تھا ، لیکن ایک بات ذہن نشین کرلیں۔۔