Undoing Mental Knots by Anam Thubten

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Undoing Mental Knots

Written by:

Sean Fargo

Updated on:

January 15, 2018

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Anam Thubten explains that we all have the desire to be free from a troubled existence. And undoing mental knots is central to Buddhist teaching.

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The Art of Undoing Mental Knots

Emotional knots take away all your freedom and strength. They are all made of sadness, painful experiences, and emotional wounds. Setting yourself free from these negative feelings is not easy.

Hasn't this ever happened to you? Your earphones or shoelaces get so tangled up that you become annoyed for a minute. In any case, if there's one thing we know without a doubt, it's that the best thing for loosening an unpredictable knot is to look cautiously at how it's tied.

At that point, gradually, you can dismantle the knot and pass one end through the circles individually. You gradually extricate it and return the rope to its unique structure. All things considered, it's the basically the same with emotional knots.

Obviously, you won't be the same to what you were previously. These passionate labyrinths cause lasting change. Yet, they fortify our inward design. We should take a gander at certain strategies you can use in undoing mental knots.

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About the author

Sean Fargo

Sean Fargo is a mindfulness teacher and founder of Mindfulness Exercises, a global platform offering evidence‑based resources and teacher certification. A former Buddhist monk in the Thai Theravada tradition, he bridges contemplative wisdom with modern psychology to make mindfulness practical at work and in life. Sean has taught alongside Jack Kornfield and supported leaders at organizations such as Reddit, PG&E, and DocuSign. Through online trainings, guided meditations, and mentorship, he has helped thousands of educators, clinicians, and coaches bring mindfulness to diverse communities. Sean’s mission is simple and ambitious: expand access to authentic, science‑informed practice while cultivating compassion, clarity, and resilience. Today, Mindfulness Exercises serves millions with free and premium tools, empowering individuals and teams to lead with presence and purpose.