Shaila Catherine talks about the many kinds of thoughts. A liberated one will think what he wishes to and will not be controlled or seduced by various whims.
A note from Sean
In a long sit, we may cycle through a few stories. If we keep sitting with them with gentle awareness, we start to see their arcs, a bit like a Law & Order episode. And the more episodes we see, the more we notice, “I don’t necessarily believe all this.”
Try this today. For five minutes, sit or walk and quietly label each thought as it comes: planning, remembering, judging, worrying, wandering. Don’t fix any of them. Notice how the body feels with each one, then return to your breath or your feet.
Keep going: Working With Thoughts audio and thought meditation script.
This talk suits anyone whose mind runs commentary all day. If your thoughts are dark, looping or tied to trauma, go gently. Keep the labels light, take breaks, and stop when you need to.
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