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An Episode for Overthinkers | Tuere Sala

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Oct 3, 2022
Tuere Sala, a seasoned Dharma teacher and former prosecutor, shares her insights on managing overthinking through meditation. She emphasizes that thoughts aren't our enemies but rather natural occurrences to navigate. Sala offers practical strategies to redirect attention from negativity and underscores how recognizing thoughts as sensory experiences can enhance mindfulness. The conversation explores the relationship between identity and thoughts, advocating for self-compassion and living in the present to free ourselves from habitual patterns.
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INSIGHT

Thoughts in Meditation

  • Thoughts are not the enemy in meditation, they're natural and will always arise.
  • The goal is to change your relationship with thoughts, not eliminate them.
INSIGHT

Thinking as a Sense Door

  • Thinking is a sense door, like seeing or hearing, a way to receive data.
  • We get caught obsessing over thoughts, unlike other senses.
ADVICE

Awareness of Thinking

  • The key is to be aware of your thinking, not to stop it.
  • Shift your attention from thoughts to other senses, like seeing or tasting.
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