Mindfulness of Thoughts to Reduce Stress and Anxiety | Beginner Meditation Series | Mindful Movement

It is your mind’s job to think, just as it is your stomach’s job to digest the food you eat. When practicing meditation, you may feel like you need to stop your thoughts or clear your mind completely. Your thoughts do not cause suffering, when you attach to your thoughts, and believe they are absolutely true with no other possible reality, this is what causes suffering. Because it is impossible to stop your thoughts entirely, I invite you to shift your intention to one of releasing attachments to thoughts.

Whether your thoughts are scattered and disorganized or intrusive and cyclical, change your relationship with your thoughts to reduce suffering due to undesirable thoughts.
Let this practice be your training for dealing with thoughts outside of meditation. Be patient and compassionate with yourself during this process and know that thoughts, like breath will come and go.

“Be the witness of your thoughts. You are what observes, not what you observe.” ~Buddha

Meditation begins at 1:45

Meditation written and read by Sara Raymond

Do not listen while driving. Meditation and mindful movement are powerful tools to support you. This is not a substitute for medical care. Consult a doctor or trusted health professional if needed.
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[margaretdohr]

I have been practicing with you for over 2 years and first time I am commenting. I have been getting migraines my whole life and have been on more drugs than I can list😢. This morning I woke with a blinding headache. I just completed this practice. All I can say is thank- you. Meditation helps me through so many of these killer headaches. I often can skip the pills and can get on with my day❤️

[freebird]

Dear Sara, about a month ago I started practicing your meditations, morning and night, and what a transformation I’ve had. Can’t thank you enough.
I also became a member, when I pick a meditation that feels right to work on at the moment. It’s better than a therapy for me, and I do not look elsewhere to practice. I can now say that I’m healing from a recent trauma, one day at a time, and am thankful for you everyday.

[janetwhitten]

Sarah I went so calm I had no passing thoughts! And I had so much anxiety before I started. Thank u so much. I love what you do! 💗

[handlemeifyoucan]

Not just meditation but also learning and lessons about the mind
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[purple-vizy]

These videos do wonders for me. I’ve never gotten into meditation with any other videos or apps as much as I can get into it with this channel. Youre truly talented at what you do and have impacted my life for the better. I have gone through so much the end of 2023; it’s caused me to have severe anxiety to the point where I can’t even tell what’s real sometimes, but when I get stressed or anxious or upset I say “I need to meditate” lol and I go in my room and close the door and put on one of your videos. It’s helped me start daily good habits for myself and I can not thank you enough. You have earned a long-term well-devoted fan who would definitely recommend you guys to any who would like to try out meditation.

[NarcNerd]

@TheMindfulMovement, You helped me get ready to host a session on recovering from abuse. Thank you

[keishasalvarysalvary]

This one is my favourite. I keep coming back to this daily. It just leaves me feeling so calm.

[heidielisabethmuller]

Beautiful meditation Sarah thank you! I struggle some times with thoughts and emotions that are so dominant and actually controlling me. Your meditations help me to understand and learn what to do about that. I will need a lot of practice but i can see light on the end of the tunnel 😊

[ocrodger]

I am calm for the first time in a while thank you. You are a blessing.

[lisaleonard]

Thank you so much for your work. I have been practicing meditation for 2 yrs with a wonderful teacher but I have struggled so much to focus and reach the same depths when practising on my own. Your practises work beautifully for me, your voice is super calming. Deep gratitude 🙏🏼

[reneelavoie]

Thank you for this meditation practices. I have been dooing this one a few times and starting to see that I much calmer and focus during the day. ❤

[nadiasaadi]

thank you❤ your voice is so calming, I needed that, I feel better

[ClaireLamb]

Thank you for this calming meditation, it has helped me recently to calm my IBS and accept my thoughts as they come and go and to clear some of the anxiety away for a while. Thank you 🙏 kindly . I love your meditations.

[dianalazar]

Your Voice is absolutely amazing. Thank you for all what You do for us as the Human Being...i feel very gratefull for these meditations🙏

[farzanehmyhiddentalentlate]

Dear Sara
Every morning meditation with you is my routine of day and feel more happiness during the day . God bless you two .xxx

[mohankrishnamurthy]

I find this meditation Very
Useful in calming my over
Thinking mind Your
Voice and technique are Very
Execelent..Thank you Very much Sarah...

[patprince]

I have never before allowed myself to feel totally relaxed and at peace. I feel like I've been swaddled in warmth and love. Thank you so much.

[ShatteredRippleBooks]

I suffer from anxiety, depression, migraines and painful bladder syndrome. Meditation helps me to get through each of these. This video was very helpful and relaxing. Thankyou

[marymc]

Thank you Sarah. My Meditation Practices have always been 'interrupted' by my thoughts. I have used many techniques for allowing thoughts to come and go. In this Practice this morning, I have embraced my thoughts, allowing and letting go with a kindness and gentleness that brought me to a very peaceful place. I am very grateful to you Sarah for all these Meditation Practices, each one is special. Blessings to you, Les and all who are on this journey 🙏

[vsby]

Thank you, a friend referred me here. Breath of fresh air. Calmed me down today...I look forward to more!
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