Trying to stop your thoughts is not the goal.
Your mind is built to think. Just like your eyes see and your ears hear.
That’s what it does.
Thinking isn’t the issue.
Being ruled by your thoughts is.
We believe every story that pops into our heads.
We chase worries and what-ifs.
We replay awkward moments while brushing our teeth.
We plan conversations while walking the dog.
And we wonder why we’re so tired.
You don’t realize how loud your mind is until the end of the day,
when the spin finally slows.
Here’s the deal:
You don’t need to quiet your mind.
You just don’t need to follow it down rabbit holes.
Instead, tune into your direct experience.
The colors. The smells. The sensation on your skin.
What’s here right now.
Not the story. Not the forecast. Not the reruns.
Direct experience.
It’s where clarity lives.
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