“Thinking is something you watch the mind do. You are just there, aware that you are aware. You are the indwelling being, the consciousness. Its not something you have to think about. You are it. You can watch the mind being neurotic and not get involved. This is all you have to do to unplug the disturbed mind.”
~ Michael A. Singer from The Untethered Soul
We are not the thinking mind, we are aware of the thinking mind.
Awareness itself.
When we embrace this discovery, everything begins to change.
Our beliefs and thoughts become clear and we can question them.
It is the key to detach from the beliefs that hold us back, keep us limited and safe.
This awareness leads to freedom, connection and infinite possibilities.
So go on, take time to unplug.
Soften… Let go…
Watch your thoughts like passing clouds.
Find Your Middle Ground 
We are getting houseguests this weekend. I hate houseguest even when it’s family I love. My mind has been in neurotic overdrive. I need to find that release switch and let it fly free so I can concentrate on the positives.
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I hear you Kate! I ask myself “Do I want them to have a fun relaxing time, or for the house to be ready for inspection”…
It is after all about them and the relationship 💕
I hope it works out okay. I also take time outs for myself to have some peace and quiet. If needs be, an “urgent trip to the store” can be just the break I need to find balance.
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Hmmm….I keep asking myself “When are they going to leave?”
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Don’t you know? I’d be really worried if you didn’t…. 😉
Seriously when we resist what is happening (by wishing it away) it creates suffering. Come back to the present moment with a deep breath or two and an attitude of acceptance.
Everything passes 💛
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That is great advice. Yes I do know the scheduled leave day. I keep working to allow things to roll of my back like water off of feathers.
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… Rolling off is good Kate! Don’t forget to take deep releasing breaths along the way. xo
( I am a pro having spent 25 years here with overseas visitors looking for the “American vacation/holiday experience” )
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Good advice (and thanks for not billing me!).
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smiling …
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Beautiful. The most interesting self discovery one can do. Meditation is a lifestyle that helps us go through life without being a slave to our own worries. Awareness and focus on the now is the key to freedom. There is a great app called -calm- it’s available on any smartphone and really helps to start the practice. xx
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Thank you for sharing the goodness and this App 💛
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Beautiful, Val. I really enjoyed the video. ❤
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Thank you Jill! So glad you enjoyed this calming moment in time 💛
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Reblogged this on Mindfulness Living and commented:
Guest post Find Your Middle Ground ‘We are not our thinking’ Being mindful of our positive and toxic thoughts which affect your entire being.
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Thank you for the re-blog. So glad you enjoyed this. 💛
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Powerful stuff, Val, and beautifully succinct too. H ❤
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Glad you enjoyed it Hariod. Thank you for also appreciating my succinctness 💕
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I may be biased . . . but this is beautiful.
– esme floating across the Clouds smiling
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I’m not sure if it was a dream or you who were the inspiration Esme. I expect both 💕
Thank you!
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Very beautiful! Yes this is how every belief, thought and word …and so action becomes a choice. A choice out of freedom and infinite possibilities. That is infinite living 🙂
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Infinite wisdom indeed 💛 Thank you PD of your kind words. xo
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Thank you definitely needed this today
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So glad it hit the spot e 💛
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That video is amazing! Learning to disassociate or at least separate my Self from my mind has been the single most important process for both my mental and spiritual health. I say process, because I have been practicing for oh, 10 years or more – from the moment I read Tolle’s The Power of Now. I forget then I remember and then I forget and so it goes on.
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Thank you for sharing Sara! The forgetting and remembering are such a part of the journey aren’t they… Of course, being okay with that without judging come next 💕
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Must try that video!!
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I expect it reminds you of your pilot days Paul 💛
I watched it and let my eyes move into a soft focus. It became so soothing and calming. Watch it sitting up thought or you may fall asleep 😉
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I’ll watch it one evening sitting up in bed with my tablet. See whether Jeannie or me will be first asleep! (How can I train a dog to turn off my tablet??)
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I’m watching and listening to it now! Wow! Thank you so much for sharing this.
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Lovely quote and worth thinking about, I usually fly above the clouds like a bird when Im chilling out but yesterday in my meditation instead of trying to control my mind not to think, I asked my higher self to take over. Val I had the most amazing experience I have ever had, she took me somewhere I had never been before. My husband said I had a certain sparkle on this day and I saw the world in rich colour and savoured every moment. I know I won’t be able to go there every day but I think I might become addicted to my morning quiet. Thank you for always being an inspiration every time I visit.
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I am so happy for you Kath. 💕☺️
When we can set aside expectations and let ourselves feel into a new moment that we may not be used to … It can be magnificent… Sometimes it is so.
Other times, we are not quite there. And that’s okay as well.
These are the moments for self compassion and letting go of criticism and expectations.
Such is life and the journey we are on. 💛
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Thanks Val
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Love the clouds and letting go! Thanks Val 😇
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I’m glad you enjoyed it Karen 💕
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Always Val you hold such beautiful thoughts that you share these truths with us.. And I enjoyed the floating through the clouds.. I can not sleep this evening, and for the first time in a week have turned back on my old PC.. Serves me right for having an early night and sleeping like a log for 2 hours..
Sending love, and warm thoughts your way my friend.. Hugs Sue
<3<3<3
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May the floating and letting go bring you to relaxation and eventually sleep Sue.
Sometimes it isn’t easy as our mind holds on the thoughts of the day.
This week has been tough for me too.
What helps me, is to focus on the breath. Moving into the center of my being. Feeling it there.
Then saying to myself. Inhale peace…Exhale release…
Slowing down the rhythm and keeping awareness here.
Noticing when thoughts step back in. Checking in with the body and inviting it into this relaxed space. Soften the face. The jaw. Keep saying the mantra.
Xo
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Bless you Val for this beautiful Mantra.. I often don’t practice what I preach 😉 .. I put a short meditation CD on the other day when I knew my Granddaughter age 5 and a half, mustn’t forget the half! lol was getting over tired. We went to lay down and listen as it takes you on a short journey through a meadow and cyrstal cave.. 🙂 In it a womans voice says Inhale and exhale.. I had to explain to my granddaughter it meant breathe in and out slowly..We both drifted off and an nearly 2 hours later my hubby had to come and wake us..
The following week I said something to her about Taking a deep breath in.. She corrected me and said don’t you mean inhale grandma? 🙂 Thank you dearest Val I have the utmost respect for your wonderful gift of always helping me with my own balance.. Love and hugs ❤ xxx
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Children remind us how it is to learn afresh. She does sound like a bright button 💛 I had two 5 year olds in one of my classes the other day as Granny was babysitting and everyone wanted to go to yoga. It was such a treat to be open to the joy and laughter of each moment with them 💕
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Yes Val we could all do with a lesson or two from 5 yr olds.. How to live in the Moment! and fill it with Joy 🙂 I bet that was some great Yoga class too 🙂
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Soften, yes.
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One of my favorite words… We don’t realize we are holding or contracting in the body and emotional being until the mind shifts to soften and let go. 💕
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I do my best work (in life and in writing) when I’m not thinking!!
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Absolutely Pam. In the flow is the way to go 💛
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