A Good Way To Start The Process Of Befriending Ourselves

Get comfortable. Get steady. Inhale. Exhale. Welcome to a Hit of Hope. In meditation, we are often told to witness, to be an observer of what is going on in our mind. We are supposed to witness the waterfall of thoughts as they rush through our minds, creating all kinds of roars and whirlpools.
Inhale. Exhale.
In theory, it’s a great practice.
Taking a step back and watching dispassionately means we won’t get so easily hooked, dragged along against our will, fighting and thrashing all the way.
Inha

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Thanks as always Betsy.. I am curious as to what makes others tick, observing is much wiser than asking...

When I can't get my thoughts to stop, I am now going to think of an elephant daintly drinking tea!!! I would hope this would make me stop if only for a second. What a perfect way to create some space and distance to go back to witnessing, and befriending myself. The process of befriending myself has opened up so much love, joy, and self acceptance. So glad to touched on this topic.
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Namaste 🙏

I struggle so with 'witnessing. I'm 9 years into my practice, and still I have yet to learn how to step back and watch rather than participate in my own thoughts.
Perhaps leaning in with curiosity is the key? Maybe, just maybe, this will help me learn to detach from my thoughts just that little bit?
I guess it's no real shock that I have such difficulty stepping outside myself in that way, as detachment in all its forms seems to be my biggest roadblock. Letting go is just so difficult for me.
But, if this helps, if (and this is a big "if") this helps me to finally begin to form an actual friendship with myself, maybe that will assist me in the other ways, too.
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Thank you.

I sooo miss hearing your voice! For the 1st time in over 2wks I was able to access I T....reading your book s l o w l y😊 but missing my hits of hope! Happy Easter Betsy🐣...from one active and curious mind to another....was always the kid asking questions lol....hope the Buddha smiling eyes are still taking you in.

What a motivating way to start my day! Thank you. That was beautiful and just what I love to hear about and be one with. Love the message. 🌸🙏🏾🌸