Swiss Retreat 2019 Group Interviews 2 (1:16:50-1:18:48)
Yogi: Can I really be thinking about solving a problem and still be mindful at the same time? Or, should I switch between the two?
Sayadaw: Of course, you can be mindful and still think.
If we know how to be mindful when trying to solve a problem, there is more chance for wisdom to come in and help you solve the problem.
Because in the end, what helps us to solve problems is wisdom; and to invite wisdom into our mind, we need to be mindful and also have steadiness of mind or samadhi.
With steadiness of mind, the mind is not agitated by the problem. When the mind is mindful and not agitated, it is more possible for wisdom to come in and help.