Seniority and Creating New Thoughts

Recently, in an Applying the Secret class, we were discussing what people had gained
from the class. One woman had an answer that I’d never heard before, but that was
very profound. She said that she most appreciated the realization that she could have distance from her thoughts. She experienced this perspective as having both space between her and her thoughts, and the ability to release unwanted thoughts.

To those of us practicing the Yoga of the Mind Meditation, this may seem obvious but it is a true gift. By realizing you are more than your thoughts, you create space that allows for new thoughts. We could call this seniority to your thoughts.

Here’s a way to begin to experience it: Sit, close your eyes, and breathe easily and
a little deeper than normal. Become aware of your thoughts, watch them come and go
without trying to control or change them in any way. See if you feel a little more silence and peace. If it doesn’t come right away, it will come in time. Enjoy.