The mythical Gordian knot represents problems that have become intractable.
The practical "monkey's fist" knot is used to make rope easier to throw.
It may well be that problems can dwell on the mind to the point where they cannot be untied and must then be fused and simply cast away, as part of a line used for another purpose.
Monkey's fist knots can serve other purposes such as weights for fishing, anchors in climbing, concealing precious items, or an item of self defense.
Gordian knot solutions seem few, while the indirect solutions are somewhat infinite. When the game becomes rigged, you then notice the larger game.