With regular meditation practice we come to see that thoughts are harmless. In the present moment, thoughts are just thoughts … much like the sounds of the birds outside are just the sounds of birds outside, or the feeling of the air on our skin is just a sensation on our skin … they are just appearing and clearly cannot injure us in any way. This idea is stated beautifully in the following (Course in Miracles lesson 190):
It is your thoughts alone that cause you pain. Nothing external to your mind can hurt or injure you in any way. there is no cause beyond yourself that can reach down and bring oppression.
Just noticing that thoughts are harmless is a good meditation; it brings me great Peace. Give it a try!
bob
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