1. Mindfulness of Thoughts

2. Nature of thoughts Voluntary thinking Involuntary thoughts
thinking about a problem to be solved
Involuntary thoughts
Thoughts intruding into mind without our awareness
While walking, studying, seeing, tasting , smelling , talking , listening , meditating….

3. What happens when ‘objects’ interact with our senses ?

4. Modes of Interaction with the world
Possible
Inputs
Possible
response
Mind
Human
being

5. Mechanics of Mindless living
External stimulus => feeling
Instinctual “reaction” [ PPP]
Automatic Thoughts /emotions [ I am not doing it ]
=>story telling !
… and we are not even aware what is going on till ‘something’ jolts us out of ‘reverie’ !!
[Perception ?]

6. Mindfulness of Thoughts
implies being
Aware of this whole process

7. Thoughts arise because of Conditions and cease naturally
As we become aware
we realize that
Thoughts arise because of
Conditions and cease naturally
when conditions change

8. If we learn to just observe the feelings with the wisdom of impermanence instinctual reactions will not occur. Wisdom will get a chance to manifest =>Mindful Living

9. If we learn to just observe the thoughts
they will lose their power to govern us.
Wisdom will get a chance to manifest =>Mindful Living

10. Comprehensive Mindfulness
Body : postures, Activities, movements sensations
Emotions
Being Consciously aware of
Non- reactive
Moment by moment
Thoughts
Mindfulness
Feelings
Non- judgmental
Open curiosity
Perceptions

11. Meditation Process in Nutshell
Select object of meditation
Be aware of it, its feeling tone, its impermanent nature moment by moment
Return the attention to the object
Attention wanders
Open Curiosity
Non-judgmental
Non -reactive
Notice any reaction -- Relax
Noticing attention has wandered

12. This is how we
should practice