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@ -2,9 +2,9 @@ Mindfulness is the practice of being aware of one's internal state, and being co
Rather than self identifying with thoughts or feelings, and saying "I'm feeling ...", or "I'm thinking ..", you can begin to create a level of separation and control by instead saying "I'm noticing the thought of" ..., or "I'm noticing the feeling of ..."
One way to visualize this is by thinking of your state of being as a chessboard. The thoughts and feelings are moving on that chessboard, and you are aware of them, but the chessboard is separate, and it is not
One way to visualize this is by thinking of your state of being as a chessboard. The thoughts and feelings are moving on that chessboard, and you are aware of them, but the chessboard is separate, and it is not you.
It's important to understand that thoughts are not always accurate, and thoughts are not always reliable.
It's important to understand that thoughts are not always accurate, and thoughts are not always reliable. When emotionally charged, the limbic system in your brain activates, resulting in irrational thoughts, which in turn can lead to irrational behaviors. Being mindful and recognizing when your thoughts and feelings may not be rooted in rationality is an essential part of healthy self regulation.
In life, we don't want to operate out of fear. When we are fearful, we don't make the best decisions, especially long term decisions.