The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.

– Carl Jung

Don’t lie.

You live inside of your head, don’t you?

Introverted. Selective.

The voice in your head is loud enough; No time to allow outside voices to clog up the chatter. You only end up talking to yourself more loudly to drown out the voices that don’t contribute to the alleviation of congestion.

It’s all a part of the process. You’ll find you will get lost in your head more and speak less. You won’t even be able to hear the random external voices anymore. The mind is still being torn apart by thoughts. The landslide will never stop.

So, how do you survive the suffocation of curiosities in the rabbit hole that is your mind?

The present moment…

            …and a few breathing exercises.

When doing a mindfulness meditation*, you are always brought back to the breath.

You don’t have to stay hyper-focused on clearing your mind. That will just cause you to think more.

Instead, start with a deep breath.

Inhale 2…3…4…

Exhale 2…3…4…

After a couple of deep breaths, let your body breathe in its natural rhythm. When your mind starts to wander, bring your thoughts back to the breath and inhale 2…3…4…

Exhale 2…3…4…

I mention this technique because, for me, it is the most effective.

When trapped in the rabbit hole of thought, energy gets depleted. Never enough energy, focus is lost, and confusion sets in.

The mind is a powerful being.

Yes, I said “being”. A consciousness that drives an organic avatar.

Taking a moment to appreciate the now in the breath brings you back to yourself and ultimately, the whole of the universe.

Do you have anything to add to this? Techniques of your own you would like to share. Comment below or send me an email! I would love to hear from you!

*If you are interested in mindfulness meditations, I recommend doing a video search for guided meditations, especially for beginners. Start with a short 10-minute guided meditation if focus and attention are difficult. The pauses are shorter to keep you on track.