Thought Cloud: Mindfulness For Overthinkers (Part 1)

What if you didn’t have to fight your thoughts—just watch them float by, like clouds?

Perfect for busy minds, first-timers, and those wondering, “Where do I even begin?” This short, beginner-friendly talk introduces you to the idea of “thought clouds” in mindfulness. It's a gentle starting point to understand how attention, awareness, and curiosity can reduce stress and overthinking.

Designed as an intro, this talk sets the stage for the upcoming guided meditation using the same “thought cloud” metaphor—so you can practice, not just understand.

Transcript

Thought Cloud Mind,

The naughtiest,

Yet the most active being inside our bodies A child,

Who does not like being controlled and why should it be controlled All it requires and demands is to be busy with simple acts of pleasure and wants to learn or be taught ways to be at peace Before we begin,

Let's dive into a nostalgic moment letting the little child in you be free to reflect What's that one childhood memory that still sticks with you and it's related to the sky Here's a clue,

It starts with cotton candy in the sky.

It's clouds.

Have you ever been outside on a nice day?

The weather is pleasant.

Gentle wind blows across the face and you look up at the sky.

How do the clouds look like?

Everyone has a different answer.

It's amazing how time flies when we are gazing at the sky and get busy with the clouds.

We are so engrossed looking at the ever-changing shapes,

Forms and textures and are completely in the moment and if the clouds are slowly moving then it's another pleasing sight to the eyes.

As we discussed before,

Mind being the most active being gets easily distracted and drifts from one thought to another in a fraction of a second but nature has a way of bringing it back to the present moment.

You know what that special power of nature is?

It's mindfulness.

It means paying attention to the simple pleasures around,

Taking a moment to smile,

Breathe and enjoy the present and yes it's the same term we have been hearing and trying too hard to practice it.

So now if you think that mindfulness is not your cup of tea,

You are trying too hard and still can't sit for a long time,

Then my friend let's not try too hard.

Just brew that cup of tea you like and look up at the clouds.

You would not have to set aside special time for mindfulness.

You will be able to find it in everyday moments of self-care,

Morning chai,

Evening strolls and so on.

These days everyone is talking about self-care and indulging into various acts for the mental well-being.

Next time when you do that act of care for yourself,

Remember this little piece of information and instead of just crossing it out in your to-do list,

Try practicing this step towards mindfulness in everyday life.

Hi,

I am Suvarna,

A psychologist from India.

For Thoughtloud,

We have also designed a mindfulness guided meditation which is available for you with eyes open or closed.

You can practice it anywhere.

Reviews

Thank you very much. Lovely, soothing and uplifting.