Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes

Thoughts for the Day…

The perfect mind is calm. I need to retrain my mind to ignore the background noise of my thoughts.

But how to quiet my mind?

How do those Buddhist monks do it? They seem to observe their thoughts without judgement and let them pass, using the rhythm of their breathing to control their thoughts.

I must concentrate on the present, not dwell in the past or worry about the future, but try as I might, I can’t seem to find the way there.

I have begun to realise that the me that once was isn’t here anymore, probably because I don’t like the me I am now. The helpless me, the one who must concentrate on where I put my feet, or how often I should rest. The me that cannot remember things that were so easy before.

My mind isn’t in the here and now, it wanders, lost in the past and the future, wondering how I will be…

Discover more from Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes

Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.

Responses

  1. Jennie Avatar
    Jennie

    ❤️

    Like

    Reply
  2. pensitivity101 Avatar
    pensitivity101

    Love the Minds Journal quote

    Like

    Reply
  3. annabellefranklinauthor Avatar
    annabellefranklinauthor

    I practise Jnana Yoga, a form of meditation that involves asking ‘Who am I?’ and ‘Who knows this body? Who knows this mind?’ It’s not always easy, but it helps me realise there is a bigger ‘me’ that perceives the changing thoughts and feelings, a space of awareness which doesn’t change. I’ve also found Eckhart Tolle’s books and videos very helpful – he’s all about living in the now.

    Liked by 1 person

    Reply
    1. Jaye Marie & Anita Dawes Avatar
      Jaye Marie & Anita Dawes

      My problem is, that some of me does need to change… then maybe the real me can enjoy what’s left!

      Like

      Reply
  4. Annette Rochelle Aben Avatar
    Annette Rochelle Aben

    I remember struggling for y-e-a-r-s to quiet my mind and I figured out that I had an easier time finding a mantra to use that gave me more peace than a quiet mind would ever have… these days, I simply say, Thank You. <3

    Liked by 1 person

    Reply
    1. Jaye Marie & Anita Dawes Avatar
      Jaye Marie & Anita Dawes

      I think I will try that, thanks Annette…

      Liked by 1 person

      Reply
  5. Don Esperanza Avatar
    Don Esperanza

    I found that counting sheep is not such a bad thing, it really concentrates the thoughts to the numbers and shuts out every turmoil that might build up.

    Liked by 1 person

    Reply
    1. Jaye Marie & Anita Dawes Avatar
      Jaye Marie & Anita Dawes

      Sounds like a good idea, Don…

      Liked by 1 person

      Reply
      1. Don Esperanza Avatar
        Don Esperanza

        Thank you

        Like

        Reply

Leave a reply to Jaye Marie & Anita Dawes Cancel reply

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.