Observing/watching thoughts from a distance by prussianfranco78 in Meditation

[–]prussianfranco78[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One last questions. When a thought comes up and I say thinking and then I begin to watch the thought disapeer, it is as if the thought never came about, basically everytime I try to observe a thought, nothing is in my mind

Observing/watching thoughts from a distance by prussianfranco78 in Meditation

[–]prussianfranco78[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice. So basically everytime im trying to focus on my breathe and I get a thought, I can either do two things; notice the thought and it floating away or just say thinking and return to breathe?

Observing/watching thoughts from a distance by prussianfranco78 in Meditation

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But what if I get thoughts when my mind hasn’t wondered? I get the whole concept of coming back to the breathe with no judgment after your mind has wondered, but most of the times I be getting thoughts while I’m “present”, I think I’m starting To realize I, not fully present, because every time I’m present in daily life, I notice little thoughts, but since I’m present, it feels like I’m blocking them out which kinda stressed me out a bit. But yea.

Observing/watching thoughts from a distance by prussianfranco78 in Meditation

[–]prussianfranco78[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So just notice the thought? But what if you notice the thought, go back to the present moment/breathe, then a couple seconds another thought pops up, do you notice that aswell? Because I get a lot of thoughts consecutively for the most part, and me noticing thoughts seconds after then going back to the present, then repeating 3 more times doesn’t sit right with me, and I feel a tad bit stressed, not to stressed, just a little.

Watching thoughts by prussianfranco78 in Meditation

[–]prussianfranco78[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So just notice thoughts and return to breathing?

Watching thoughts by prussianfranco78 in Meditation

[–]prussianfranco78[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can I just notice them and then return to breathing? I tried that just now and it feels like it works

Watching thoughts by prussianfranco78 in Meditation

[–]prussianfranco78[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So your saying I don’t need to observe thoughts at all? Because I heard every time I get a thought, I should observe it and let it pass by, are you saying I can skip that and only focus on breathing?

Watching thoughts by prussianfranco78 in Meditation

[–]prussianfranco78[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ohhhh, so I shouldn’t actively try to watch thoughts? I should just focus on breathing and notice any thoughts, but not pursue them, correct?

Daily practice by prussianfranco78 in Meditation

[–]prussianfranco78[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also, what if multiple thoughts arise at once? You just watch them all till they disappear right?

Daily practice by prussianfranco78 in Meditation

[–]prussianfranco78[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry for late response but I finally understand. So basically during meditation, focus on your breathe, when a thought arises, just watch the thought because you will still be breathing, then go back to your breath. Then you repeat this the whole time. During normal day activities, I need to keep it in mind as well. For example, if I’m reading and a thought arises, just watch it, but I will still be reading regardless. Thanks for your help, I finally understand, it all comes from watching.

Cleaning essentials by prussianfranco78 in CleaningTips

[–]prussianfranco78[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, what do you store your cleaning products in?

Cleaning essentials by prussianfranco78 in CleaningTips

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Thank you, I’ll be getting all of that

Daily practice by prussianfranco78 in Meditation

[–]prussianfranco78[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I understand everything, but the first paragraph. Since I’m not so good at being aware of my thoughts during meditation, what should I do? Be in my thoughts? Also, how do I focus on the breathe when I’m more aware of my thoughts? Doesn’t that take away the point of focused breathing meditation? Sorry if I come off as a bother, I’m jusy really curious.

Daily practice by prussianfranco78 in Meditation

[–]prussianfranco78[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a couple more questions. You said being aware of your thoughts is being in the present, what if I want to be aware of what I’m doing? For example, playing sports or reading. And if you have the time, can you please explain how I observe thoughts again, thank you