The mind has a tendency to wander, but meditation can help bring it back to the present moment from "summary" of 10% Happier 10th Anniversary by Dan Harris
The mind, as we all know, has a mind of its own. It tends to wander off, getting caught up in thoughts about the past or the future, rarely staying in the present moment where we actually live our lives. This constant mental chatter can be exhausting, leading to stress, anxiety, and a general sense of dissatisfaction with our lives. Meditation, however, offers a way to rein in this wandering mind and bring it back to the present moment. By focusing on our breath, a mantra, or a specific sensation in the body, we can train our minds to stay grounded in the here and now. This practice allows us to cultivate a sense of mindfulness, or non-judgmental awareness of our thoughts and feelings as they arise. Through meditation, we learn to observe the constant stream of thoughts passing through our minds without getting caught up in them. We become better able to n...
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