A lot of the ideas in my head aren’t even mine. They were taught me by society, my parents, and the media. Today I examine my thoughts. Where did this one come from? Who told me that one? Does this one serve me anymore? Did it ever serve me? Subjecting my thoughts to...
Sometimes the only problem with a particular part of me is my judgment of it. The world may tell me that my sensitivity/creativity/intuition is wrong, but that doesn’t mean it is. When I release judgment about those parts of me that don’t fit the mold, I may find that...
One of the most amazing benefits of spiritual practice is having some distance from my thoughts. Without this distance, I am liable to believe everything I think! This can create all kinds of stress and uncomfortable emotions. On the other hand, with a little...
Watching my thoughts brings me freedom. When I watch my thoughts, I can catch myself in the act of less-than-kind self-talk. The act of observing negative chatter brings me one step away from it. I can stop, regroup, and think again! As I cultivate kindness inside my...
