Observing thoughts without attachment fosters clarity from "summary" of Wherever You Go, There You Are by Jon Kabat-Zinn
When we practice mindfulness, we are not trying to force our thoughts to be a certain way. Instead, we are simply observing them as they arise, without becoming attached to them. This means that we are not getting caught up in the content of our thoughts or trying to push them away. By observing our thoughts without attachment, we are able to see them more clearly and objectively.
In doing so, we create a sense of distance between ourselves and our thoughts. This distance allows us to see our thoughts for what they truly are – just passing mental events that come and go. We begin to realize that our thoughts are not necessarily reflective of reality, but rather our own perceptions and interpretations of the...
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