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This reminds me of someone else who posted recently, saying they can’t shut off the mind, and they just go go go.
My suggestion to them is the same I’ll give to you.
Spend time not thinking. Just start now for one minute. Turn off all electronics, close your eyes, and just feel. Any thoughts that emerge, just let them come and go. For this time, which is all about you resting your brain, those thoughts are meaningless. All thoughts are meaningless during this. Only allow your brain to focus on your senses at the present moment. Sit still and comfortable, keep eyes closed. Begin to sense parts of your body. Focus on arms, feet, nose, whatever, for as long as you like. But any images or thoughts which happen, just let them pass. Your brain needs a break from that. Deep sleep is great but not enough sometimes. Do this simple idea for a minute, or longer if you’d like, up to you. I say a minute so you get a taste of it. It can be quite challenging at first. Our brains are easily distracted by calls, tv, thoughts about ‘what should I be doing’ and ‘why did I do that’. These are all distractions. This meditation I’m trying to describe to you is simply being in the moment, being in tune with your senses. You’ll likely not notice much at first, but if you do, even better. Hopefully you’ll get the idea of what I’m trying to explain. It’s easy concept but difficult to practice, at first.