09/08/2026
You’ve just arrived home from a busy day. Your mind is racing. There’s been a lot going on and it’s consuming your available resources. You notice that so you start issuing orders to stop this. You mentally express your demands for your thoughts to stop. (Been there, done that).
A long time ago, I came up with a visual example of this scenario. I stand by it and I use it, mostly for myself, multiple times a week. I compare telling the thoughts to stop or slow down to wading into a river. If you marched into a river, could you redirect it? Could you slow it? Could you create change by standing there making demands? No. You’re probably getting slapped around by the water, struggling to stay on your feet whilst just getting more frustrated that it’s not bending to your will.
But what happens if you were to step onto the riverbank? The river is simply mirroring your state of mind. Step back far enough to notice what’s going on. As you remove yourself, you let that river do its thing. You can see if it’s fast/slow, overflowing/running dry or smooth/aggressive.
Then simply stay with it. Holding your attention on the river rather than trying to stand in the middle of it. Notice what happens. Maybe, now you’re out of the current, you’ll start to notice a little shift.
It helps me every single time. Even if nothing changes, it’s a moment where I feel like I’m outside of the rush. It’s a moment to take a breath before you continue with your day.
If you want to be guided through this inquiry, have a look at my previous post from 07/08/2026.
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