"Lessons from the Heart" #2 - Observing the Thought (Cartoon)

Lesson Two - Observing the Thought

Once we ground ourselves and begin to slow down the chatter with our breath, we can begin the practice of observing our thoughts. When I breathe and observe my thoughts without wildly and instantly reacting to them, I take back my power to choose and reclaim my life. The past and future no longer confine me.

I can decide which thoughts are useful and which no longer serve me. The ones that no longer serve me can be honored as they may have served me at one time. However, I thank them, and let them go. Other times, I may find myself saying something like, "hmmmm that's interesting," and just allowing the thoughts to just be for the moment... not giving them more weight and time than they currently deserve.

This process can be as if I am in riding in car, heading down the road and watching the terrain go by. I may turn around and go back to points of greater interest or I may just pass them by for the time being...chalk them up to simply gathering more information. I do not have to react to the thoughts immediately. I can allow myself more time to breathe and be in the moment.

The practice of observation, of simply being aware in the moment is something I use to weaken negative thinking, to lessen its impact and it's power. When the ego finds itself less able to affect my behavior as I no longer allow my thoughts to control me as much, my heart has room to speak to me in its small still voice. I am guided by its peace rather than the booming urgent commands my head sometimes attempts to make because of doubt and fear.

I hope you will enjoy this next cartoon in my brand new series, "Lessons from the Heart"

Much Love,

Debra
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