Episode 60 - How thoughts limit us from being our true self

Today we discuss the power of choice and the importance of not attaching to thoughts. They explore the concept of limiting beliefs and how to overcome mental blocks that keep you from living your valued meaningful life . They emphasize the significance of taking the first step and not getting overwhelmed by daunting thoughts. They also also delve into the practice of grounding oneself and bringing attention to the present moment. They discuss the benefits of interrupting not repressing or pushing away unwanted thoughts and choosing to reengage with meaningful activities. We discuss how a thought or feeling  can keep you from living a valued life if we fuse and attach to them. The thought is not the enemy , it is just a thought. The conversation explores the connection between physical and mental well-being, emphasizing the importance of thoughts in influencing physical sensations. We delve into the concept of forgetting the humanity in mindfulness and the need for reminders to stay present.  The conversation highlights the timelessness of mindfulness and awareness and the shift towards mindfulness in modern society. It also touches on the validation of mindfulness in science and its spread in industrialized countries. 

 

Takeaways

• Choose to do what you value and find meaningful, regardless of anxious thoughts or limiting beliefs.
• Interrupt unwanted thoughts by bringing attention to the present moment and focusing on the task at hand.
• Detach from thoughts and observe them without judgment or attachment.
• Practice mindfulness to ground yourself and bring awareness to the present moment.
• There is no good or bad meditation, only observation of the mind's activity.

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