Kindness for Your Thinking Mind

Each one of us has a thinking mind that works a lot. Often, it works overtime. In today’s practice, we will be offering kindness to our thinking mind, helping to bring it a sense of peace and gratitude.

Begin by finding a comfortable seated posture, alert yet relaxed.
4 sec

Close your eyes or let your gaze be soft, and then take two or three grounding breaths at your own pace.
4 sec

Liken each breath to an anchor that helps you to land here and now.
10 sec

Continue to let your breath flow naturally. Notice where the breath goes as it enters your body and where it goes as it leaves your body.
15 sec

Now draw your attention to your head.
4 sec

Without delving into thoughts, notice how the head feels. Is there a part of your head that calls your attention the most? Is there heaviness or lightness? Is there warmth or coolness? Just notice whatever you can notice about the physical sensations within your head.
15 sec

You might notice tense muscles, maybe in your forehead or your jaw. If you can, see what it is like to soften this tension.
15 sec