authority . After all , unchallenged thoughts can easily become like inner dictators that enslave us to painful emotions and demoralizing self-beliefs .
You don ’ t need to be a slave of your mind if you dare to question it .
Be defiant , be a rebel , be a provocateur . When an assumption , belief , or comparison arises , ask “ can I be 100 % sure that is true ?” Such a simple question has a liberating impact on your psyche .
Meditation is an ancient technique used as a way of accessing more inner peace , clarity , and
Oneness . However , you don ’ t need to be religious or even spiritual to practice it .
In this context , meditation is a dynamic technique for learning how to witness your thoughts instead of becoming them . Most people are so attached and identified with their thoughts that they aren ’ t aware that there ’ s a great stillness inside of them that exists outside of thought .
If you ’ ve never meditated , this may sound confusing to you . But think of it as the sky : the sky is always there , and thoughts are like clouds in that sky that come and go . No matter what cloud ( thought ) arises , the sky is always there underneath , unchanged . The same applies to your consciousness .
To take a step back from assumptions , beliefs , comparisons , desires , expectations , and ideals , the most direct method is to meditate . There are many free thought-witnessing meditations on youtube you can search for , or you can try downloading a free meditation app like Calm , InsightTimer , or Headspace to create a daily practice .
Dedicate 5-10 minutes at first to meditating and try your best to be consistent . Although the practice may be frustrating at first , it is the most powerful and
scientifically validated practice I know of for undoing the damaging impacts of mental traps . So keep persisting , even if you suck at it at first ( which you most likely will because we all do ).