# Emptying the Vessel ## The Fullness Inside Some days, my mind feels like an overpacked bag—ideas, worries, half-formed plans all jostling for space. They press against each other until thinking straight becomes a chore. It's not dramatic, just a quiet heaviness that colors everything. On a cold January morning in 2026, staring at a blank screen, I realize this buildup isn't rare. It's human. We carry so much without noticing, until the strap digs in. ## Pouring It Out in Plain Text That's when a brain dump calls. No editing, no polish—just open the file, type in Markdown's simple lines, and let it flow. Headings for big thoughts, bullets for the scattered ones: - That conversation I replay too often - The project idea nagging at me - A worry about tomorrow I can't shake The words spill like water from a tipped glass. Markdown keeps it humble—no flashy formats, just clean structure that mirrors the mind's raw shape. It's freeing, this unceremonious release. The page fills, and the mind lightens. ## The Clear Space Left Behind Afterward, there's room to breathe. What poured out loses its grip; seen on the page, it shrinks. Some thoughts sort themselves, others fade. I close the file lighter, ready for the day. Brain-dump.md isn't about perfection—it's a reminder that sharing the mess with a simple medium can quiet the storm inside. *In the end, a clear mind is the truest gift we give ourselves.*