Your Roof Is On Fire 🔥

Mental heat is real. Let's talk about cooling down - Mind, Body, and Spirit.

Do you ever feel like the thoughts in your head are racing so fast, you can almost see smoke coming out of your ears? That’s no coincidence.

In fact—your roof, which is your mind, is on fire. 🔥

And with August being the 8th month of the year—a number often associated with resurrection and regeneration in biblical numerology—it’s no surprise if you're feeling mentally fried.

When your mind feels disoriented it’s often a sacred signal: healing is needed.

Just like the summer sun beats down on our skin, emotional stress and overthinking can create an internal heat that quietly drains us—spirit, soul, and body.

So let’s talk about it:

• What is overthinking really doing to your body?

• Why does it happen?

• And most importantly—how can you begin to cool the flame from the inside out?

Why Do We Overthink?

Overthinking isn’t just a mental glitch. It’s often a protective response—a coping mechanism we default to when life feels too big, too fast, or too uncertain.

We tend to overthink when we’re carrying the weight of:

• Fear about the future

• Unhealed trauma or lingering regret from the past

• Perfectionism or fear of making the wrong decision

• A lack of trust—in ourselves, in others, or even in God

• Mental exhaustion or spiritual disconnection

• Overstimulation from constant noise, social media, and daily demands

When the mind becomes overloaded, it tries to process everything at once. But instead of clarity, we’re left with racing thoughts, restlessness, and a body that can’t seem to catch its breath.

The endless loop of thoughts is a sign that your nervous system is stuck in fight-or-flight mode. It’s trying to protect you. And without a routine of grounding, those thoughts can burn like wildfire.

What Overthinking Does to the Body

Overthinking doesn't stay in the mind—it creates a full-body response that can wear you down over time:

⚠️ Raises cortisol levels (the stress hormone)

⚠️ Increases heart rate and blood pressure

⚠️ Disrupts sleep cycles

⚠️ Impacts digestion and nutrient absorption

⚠️ Leads to chronic muscle tension, especially in the neck, shoulders, and gut

⚠️ Weakens the immune system

Organs Most Affected by Chronic Mental Fire

❤️ The Heart – Elevated stress and worry can trigger palpitations, chest tightness, and high blood pressure.

🏵️ The Liver – In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the liver is tied to emotional processing. Overthinking can stagnate liver energy, leading to headaches, irritability, and hormonal imbalance.

🫄 The Spleen & Stomach – Associated with digestion and mental processing. Excess thinking can weaken the digestive system, causing bloating, low appetite, and sugar cravings.

⚡ The Adrenals – These glands manage your stress response. When overworked, they can lead to burnout, anxiety, fatigue, and hormonal disruption.

Cool the Flame with My Favorite Herb

When your mind feels inflamed and your body is signaling stress, I turn to a favorite herbal ally: Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis).

🌿 The leaves of Lemon Balm, when brewed as a tea, helps calm the nervous system, ease racing thoughts, support digestion, and soothe the heart. Its slightly cooling nature makes it perfect for the intensity of overthinking.

Here’s how to brew it:

Steep 1 tsp of dried Lemon Balm in hot (not boiling) water for 5–7 minutes. Then, sip slowly while doing something restorative such as journaling, praying, or simply sitting in stillness. 

📖 From the Pages of Healed Within

In Chapter 1: When the Heart Is on Fire, I wrote:

“Racing thoughts and a sense of being overwhelmed—these aren’t signs of failure. They’re signs your heart is on fire and asking for relief."

Your roof that's on fire is not the end. It can be the start of something new—a refined, restored version of you.

So Before You Go, Here is A Gentle Reminder

The fire in your mind isn’t a flaw to fix—it’s a signal. A sign that you’re carrying too much, thinking too hard, and trying to hold what was never yours to hold alone.

It’s time to lay it down. Time to breathe again. Time to cast your cares on the altar.

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you.” — John 14:27

Let the peace of God be your anchor. Give your body permission to let the heat subside. As those words from John sink in — sip and release.

If you're seeking freshly dried Lemon Balm, I have a small batch waiting in my apothecary.

Or, if you're ready for deeper healing and need support from someone who understands the fire, the storm, and the stillness—let’s chat.

Book a free 30-minute consult or explore my herbal offerings at www.wyntersspirit.com

With love and pink roses,

Wynter Michelle