The practice of meditation can alter our relationship to our thoughts from "summary" of Waking Up by Sam Harris
Meditation has the power to transform our relationship with our thoughts. When we sit down to meditate, we are instructed to simply observe the contents of our consciousness without getting caught up in them. This practice allows us to see our thoughts for what they truly are – fleeting mental events that come and go. As we continue to meditate, we begin to realize that we are not our thoughts. We are the observers of our thoughts. This shift in perspective can be incredibly liberating. We no longer feel compelled to react to every thought that arises in our mind. Instead, we can choose to let our thoughts come and go without getting ent...
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