MEDITATION
“The goal of meditation is not to control your thoughts, it is to stop letting them control you.” (Anon.)
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(ai Assistant)
INTERPRETATION of TODAY’S QUOTE
“…meditation can be a powerful tool for managing your inner world. Here’s a breakdown of the idea:
- Trapped by Thoughts: Our minds are constantly generating thoughts. Sometimes, these thoughts can be repetitive, negative, or overwhelming. We can feel like we’re on autopilot, constantly reacting to what pops into our heads.
- Shifting the Focus: Meditation helps us become aware of our thoughts without judgment. We train our attention to observe them like passing clouds in the sky. This creates space between us and our thoughts, preventing them from controlling our emotions and actions.
- Greater Awareness: Through consistent practice, we become more mindful throughout the day. We can choose how we respond to situations instead of being ruled by our initial thoughts.” (Gemini ai)
Interested in a few more ideas?
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INSIGHTS for SUCCESS
It’s hard to achieve and enjoy well-being if you become easily distracted from your most valued goals and cherished feelings.
“Meditation brings wisdom; lack of meditation leaves ignorance. Know well what leads you forward and what holds you back, and choose the path that leads to wisdom.” Buddha
“Unease, anxiety, tension, stress, worry — all forms of fear — are caused by too much future, and not enough presence.” Eckhart Tolle
“When things get tough and our bodies start to react, we need mindfulness to reset our internal north star.” George Mumford
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slow down and REFLECT
on the MEANING and the MESSAGE of today’s quotation
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“The goal of meditation is not to control your thoughts, it is to stop letting them control you.” (Anon.)
Do you currently practice any intentional kinds of meditation? If not, why not?
Currently, how knowledgeable do you consider yourself to be about the practices of meditation? (5 the highest: 1….2….3….4….5)
“There are many truths of which the full meaning cannot be realized until personal experience has brought it home.” (John Stuart Mill)
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