Want more posts like this in your life? Join the Tiny Buddha list for daily or weekly insights. “Rather than being your thoughts and emotions, be the awareness behind them.” ~Eckhart Tolle When I first started practicing Zen (or presence), I used to believe I could become completely thoughtless. Making my bed, no-thought. Washing my hands, no-thought. Walking around, no-thought. Imagine the spiritual experience! But it wasn’t like what I thought it would be. The reality is my mind was on full throttle all the time. No matter what I did, there would be a billion thoughts popping out from … Continue reading How to Be Present and Peaceful When You Can’t Stop Thinking