For those who overthink and have a noisy mind! Practicing living by sensation - Part 3

Thinking about this and that in your head...

The circular thinking of going back and forth in your head 😿
You know that feeling when only negative thoughts come up and you feel like, 'Ugh, this is unpleasant'..
At times like that, you are also being dominated by thought, leaving your senses behind.

It is no exaggeration to say that sensation is the voice of the soul.
When it is drowned out by your head, it is only natural that your soul would want to say "Hey, notice me".

A habit to try at such times: try becoming quiet.

Sensation exists within 'stillness'.

When your thoughts are noisy, it is hard to hear the voice of your senses.

Therefore,

I recommend turning off smartphone sounds, TV sounds, etc., for a while and creating even just a few minutes of silence.

♡ Feel your breathing.

Just by narrating 'I am inhaling' and 'I am exhaling,' it becomes easier for your thoughts to stop.

♡ Listen to sounds

Just listen to the sounds around you.

The sound of the refrigerator, the sound of birds, the sound of cars in the distance...
Just by noticing 'there is a sound' without labeling it, your head will calm down instantly.

♡ Return to bodily sensations

Can you hear any sounds from somewhere in your body?
Is it cold somewhere right now? Is it stiff?
Try just spacing out and asking yourself that.
Just by returning your consciousness from 'thinking' to your 'body,' unnecessary thoughts will decrease.

♡ Space out in nature

Make time to feel the trees, the sky, and the wind.
Since nature is only ever in the 'here and now,' your head will naturally quiet down 🌿

In such small moments, the channel for your senses opens up.

There may be times when you just can't help but think with your head.
I have had that happen many times too,
at times like that,

'Thank you for thinking so much for me!'
'The me of tomorrow will handle it properly, so I'll think about it again then!'
is what I say.

Because this one phrase makes your heart feel suddenly at ease.

Perhaps stillness is born not from "stopping your thoughts," but from "giving yourself peace of mind" (^^♪.

And, true feelings
do not say much!