Whether it’s your breath or a candle flame, give your mind one single thing to hold onto.
The ancient practice of samatha aims to tranquilize the body and mind to bring the mind to total stillness. tranquilize
Put the phone in another room. If you aren’t looking at the noise, it can’t shout at you. Whether it’s your breath or a candle flame,
When the "mental noise" settles, clarity re-emerges . To get there faster, try these quick sensory "tranquilizers": If you aren’t looking at the noise, it
In the wild, animals are tranquilized when they become a danger to themselves or others. In our lives, the "danger" is often internal. Is it a looming deadline? A social media spiral? Identifying the specific source of your agitation is the first step toward sedating it. 2. Practice "Samatha" (Mental Stillness)