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This week I help you to understand that you are not your thoughts. A common misconception that people hold is that the inner monologue of thoughts in their head is them– but this is untrue. Who you are is the awareness of the thoughts, a concept that is incredibly liberating to fully realize and one that I do my best to help you to understand.
In the episode, I explain why people identify with their thoughts and how it can be harmful, explain the art of detachment (a strategy to help you put space between yourself and your thoughts), and recommend a book to master mindfulness and living in the present moment. If you're ready to overcome negative thinking and dis-identify with your noisy inner voice, tune in to episode 23 now! 🎙
Episode 23: You Are Not Your Thoughts
(00:00) Introduction
(00:45) The topic of today's episode
(01:51) I wish I knew this as a teenager
(02:34) Why you identify with your thoughts
(03:30) You are the awareness, not the thought
(05:20) Why "I am my thoughts" can be harmful
(08:20) How to detach from your thoughts
(10:32) You're not a bad person for your thoughts
(11:59) Practicing detachment: example #1
(13:20) Practicing detachment: example #2
(15:23) A book to help you master detachment
(16:54) Recap of what we talked about today
(20:38) Next week's episode: what to expect
(21:05) Make a donation to support the pod!
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