Here's more WHAT NOT TO DO when you start meditating:

Don't try and stop your thoughts.

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It's impossible to do. So long as you are alive, your brain will produce thoughts. It's what the brain does.

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Where does your Mind Go?

But it can be useful to notice what kind of thoughts you come up with:

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       thoughts about stuff from the past (the past 5 minutes or 23 years ago);

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       thoughts about the future (what's for breakfast, or who am I going to marry?).

 

       Criticism, plans, problem-solving, fantasies – where does your mind go?

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Name That Thought!

Once you notice the thoughts – see if you can name what kind of thoughts they are: planning, day dreaming, problem solving rehashing or ruminating.

 

OR, simply call what you notice ‘thinking’, and move your attention back to your ‘anchor’ (your breath).

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Today's meditation uses breath as your main anchor but introduces a few simple tools that can help you pay attention to the breath when the mind is in full chaos mode and it seems difficult to even notice that you're breathing!

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Remember meditation gets easier the more you do it! And remember you can download the MP3 of today's meditation lesson to listen to off line

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I'll be back in a few days with your next meditation.

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​Pause and Breathe

Dr. Trish

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