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We think a lot. Too much, sometimes. Thoughts arrive uninvited like guests who never leave. At any moment, a dozen of them are waiting to barge in. Some whisper, some shout, some just linger. It’s both a blessing and a curse.
And when we can’t turn them off, they drain us. That’s where our fatigue, laziness, and mood swings often come from, not the world outside, but the noise inside.
The mind loves to talk
Our mind is an endless storyteller. It rarely pauses. Stopping it isn’t easy, but listening to it differently, that’s possible.
Think of your mind as a close friend. Some days, this friend complains. Other days, it shares memories or random nonsense. When a real friend does that, we usually listen first. We don’t jump in with advice every second, we simply let them speak.
That’s exactly how you can train your mind. Let it speak. Listen. Don’t react.
The art of listening to yourself
When thoughts come, don’t fight or follow them. Imagine standing at the edge of a whirlpool and you are watching it spin, but never stepping in.
Each thought just wants a moment of attention. Hear it, thank it, and move to the next one. Over time, this quiet game turns into meditation in motion.
Eventually, you’ll notice something subtle. The noise starts to fade. And you start to see life with more space, calm, and clarity.
Exercise for today: Listen to 5 thoughts, without judging.
Our lives are like a vessel filled with stories. Taken an opportunity, one can write a book every day, and some do it in way of journals, a colored diary, maybe. We must listen to our thoughts, without judging any of them to maintain the essence of the practice.
Go on, give it a try. It takes 5 mins of your time.
A final reminder
Every thought is a story. You could write a book each day if you recorded them all. But the point is to hear them without judgment.
Your conscious mind can choose what to nurture. Use that power wisely.
Frequently Asked Questions
Because the mind’s natural state is activity. It constantly processes experiences, emotions, and memories. Training it to pause takes mindful awareness, not force.
Observe them like passing clouds. Acknowledge each one but don’t chase it. Simply note it and let the next one come.
You create mental space. Without judgment, thoughts lose intensity and gradually quiet down.
Yes. Regularly observing your thoughts can reduce overthinking and emotional overload, bringing calm and clarity.
Start small. 5 minutes a day is enough. With time, you’ll naturally want to extend it as the practice feels lighter and more freeing.
PS: Our conscious mind has the power to decide and subconsciously execute them. Use this power wisely.
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