Our thoughts run in patterns and keep repeating. For example, I don't like the way this is or that is, and it would be better if it wasn't that way. The subjects that fill in this thought pattern are for ever changing. For example, it can be filled in with some sort of body pain, a situation, a person, a disliked emotion, and so on. Here is an example: my foot hurts, I don’t like it and wish it wasn't hurting. That's one subject. Now, imagine or remember how many times the subject has changed but the pattern remains the same. This isn't to say that you don't take whatever action that needs to be taken. This is only to point to the fact that not only does the same pattern repeat, but it always changing, coming and going without your consent, and it's not satisfying.
These characteristics can be found in every thought pattern. And, the way to see that is to notice it changing in a very casual way. Casual, because if you try to hard to notice it, the thought pattern won't be natural and the truth will evade you. You have to see the workings of thought patterns in a natural way, undisturbed by you, in order to see the truth. Day after day, thoughts are coming and then going, Be aware of just that. That's a good spiritual practice. It's simple and to the point. When you see the truth of how thought works, then you will no longer be stuck in it. It will be seen through and no longer have any power over you. That's where real peace lies.
Aware Meditate Listen
Brian Eric Cohen
www.cohenbrian.wix.com/awaremeditatelisten
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