A Negative Thoughts Meditation for Peace of Mind

No matter how much you are trying to think positive thoughts
and be optimistic in regards to the future,
unpleasant thoughts will still arise.

You cannot avoid them,
and there is no such thing as a use in pretending they aren’t present.

Your mindfulness practice can allow you to
approach these thoughts with curiosity.

As you construct an understanding
of your unpleasant pondering patterns,
they’ll not hook you in so strongly.

You can learn to permit them to be present
without letting them devour you.

This exercise is a practice in letting thoughts go
so that you simply are higher capable of do it when negative thoughts arise.

Close the eyes and tune in to the points of contact within the body.

Feel yourself grounded and stable as you sit.

Breathe deeply, feeling the body supported by the chair or cushion.

Pay attention to the experience in your mind.

Notice any thoughts as they arise,
and take a look at to discover any emotions that go together with them.