Bring awareness to negative thought-emotion cycles.
from A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose by Eckhart Tolle
Reducing negative thought-emotion patterns results in greater awareness and more present existence, eventually freeing you from the past. It enhances the immune system, digestion, and heart function; balances hormones; and promotes the harmonious flow of energy.
How to Apply This
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Notice when you are thinking sad, anxious, or angry stories about life.
You are, perhaps, blaming, accusing, or complaining and generating stories from these thoughts. -
Notice that negative thoughts generate emotions which generate more thoughts.
The mind and body get caught in a vicious circle of negative thoughts and emotions. Spiritual practices involving the physical body, such as tai chi and yoga, may help. -
Return your attention to the present, rather than dwelling on past situations.
Your very presence then becomes your identity. -
Return to the present each time a negative thought-emotion cycle starts.
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