Start by taking some deep breaths.
Relaxing your body,
Sitting comfortably.
Now visualizing that you're sitting on the bank of a gently flowing creek.
Hearing the trickling sounds of the water as it cascades over the rocks,
Effortlessly making its way on its journey.
You notice next to you is a small pile of autumn leaves.
Pick up one of the leaves and hold it out in front of you.
Noticing any thoughts that are trying to hook you in,
Trying to distract you.
Anytime you notice a thought hooking you in,
Just place that thought on a leaf and send the leaf sailing down the stream.
Just visualize or imagine whatever works for you.
Watching the leaves as they drift away and bringing your attention back to observing the water,
Endlessly drifting along.
No need to worry about anything,
Just effortlessly observing the creek.
As you notice thoughts pop into your mind,
Notice the temptation to buy into them and get caught up in them.
Instead,
Softly stay in that space of observation and place the thought on a leaf and send it sailing away.
Now it is time to observe your thoughts,
Not to engage with them.
Peace.
You You You There may be an endless supply of thoughts that's okay The leaves are never ending So every time you notice a thought just placing it on another leaf and watching it drift away out of sight You You You You You Again and again Bringing yourself back to the stream and the sound of the trickling water You You You You As you watch the stream you also allow yourself to watch your mind And choose to observe your thoughts rather than becoming them You You You You You As any memories judgments Worries or ideas flow into your mind as they will just place each one on a new leaf with love And let it drift away You You You You You You You By observing your thoughts you become pure awareness By letting go of the struggle with your thoughts,
You become peaceful.
Letting go of any self judgment when thoughts arise to distract you from your focus,
This is the way of your mind,
It cannot be controlled.
But by simply allowing the thoughts to come and go,
You become a master.
Even if you are constantly sending thought after thought off down the stream,
You are perfecting the art of observing and allowing.
Allowing your thoughts to drift in and out,
Letting them come in and letting them drift on by.
And gently bringing your attention back to your breathing,
Focusing on the breath,
Becoming aware again of your surroundings,
Opening your eyes and moving your body when you are ready.
