Half the time you think your thinking you’re actually listening
We know where you are. We know where you've been. We can more or less know what you're thinking about.
Watch,witness,observe your thoughts-without any judgement,without any condemnation or evaluation.
What? My head doctor says I'm not supposed to censor my thoughts. It's part of my therapy.
The first step is learning to monitor your thoughts; to think about what you are thinking about.
It becomes almost second nature to be on guard against the creative pattern of our own thought.
Be present as the watcher of your mind - of your thoughts and emotions as well as your reactions in various situations. Be at least as interested in your reactions as in the situation or person that causes you to react.
That happens to me everyday. I watch my thoughts, not only on the mat, but all through the day.
Mindfulness allows us to watch our thoughts, see how one thought leads to the next, decide if we're heading down an unhealthy path, and, if so, let go and change directions.
We need to keep a constant watch over our mind and learn to distinguish between the beneficial and harmful thoughts that are arising moment by moment. Those who are able to do this are truly wise.
