Negative thoughts and thinking are one of the most common and universal problems faced by people. These can diminish the quality of our lives, prevent us from experiencing true happiness and freedom from fears.
BENEFITS
Makes you conscious of #NegativeThoughts & thinking
Highlights negative patterns
Examines the reasons behind the negative thoughts
Promotes a more positive, balanced and healthy view of life
Increases #happiness
Surges optimism
Lowers #anxiety
Lowers blood pressure and heart rate
Helps in #AngerManagement
Controls irritation and frustration
Reduces #NegativeThoughts
Improves relationship with self and others
Improves #SelfEsteem
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ABOUT THE PRACTICE
We live in a Thought Universe. Thoughts make things. They determine how we create our reality and how we experience life. That’s why 5 people who have the identical experience can have very different things to say about it. When we see someone with dark, suspicious thoughts, that’s how their actions start appearing to us. If you see the world as a dark place, it’s how it will feel. If you see yourself as worthless, it’s how the world will treat you. This #meditation practice brings your awareness to your negative thought patterns and helps you notice, address and dissolve them.
WHEN TO MEDITATE
This Meditation should be done over three consecutive days and must be practiced throughout your waking hours. Don’t worry, you can still go about your normal life while practicing this meditation. If three days looks too long, start with one and slowly build up to three days.
PREPARATION
For the period of the practice, refrain from thinking or saying anything negative, harsh or sarcastic about anyone, anything or any situation
Every time a negative thought arises---even a tiny one, note it down in a diary or on your any other device of your choice
After you have noted the negative thought, replace it with a positive one and carry on with your day. This may seem hard or even a bit forced in the beginning, but do it anyway. If you can’t find anything positive at the spur of the moment, then just tell your self it’s ok, that life could be worse and move on
At the end of the day, review all your negative thoughts. What were they trying to tell you? What do they reveal about you and your responses to life? Where do they stem from? Is there is pattern? What can you learn from them? And how can you replace them, bit by bit, on a permanent basis?
Repeat this meditation every time you feel negative thoughts building up again inside of you
Read more about #Meditation on #SoulSherpa
Read more about #Meditation on #SoulSherpa
