Mental noting is a simple method, where we use the default process of thinking to stay present rather than have it carry us away into the past or future. This is the practice of using a simple “note” to calmly name what we are experiencing. When we sit to meditate, we will find our minds raging with thoughts. As thoughts flow by, we mentally note the type of thoughts in a very general way. We can note our thoughts as remembering, judging, planning, believing, worrying, fantasizing, or some combination of them. These are by no means the only categories. We can assign any other category or note as we see fit. This is a gentle and restorative practice to clear the mind of worrying thoughts or discomfort, by grounding ourselves into the here and now.