With all the political shenanigans going on, i am relying on the fear-dispelling Buddha near my front door.
Who, me? Worry? Well, yes. I find my amydala (Danger! Danger!) is activated by the news.
Yet the fear-dispelling Buddha stands, silently reminding me to let fear go.
His right hand is raised as if to say Stop! Stop that obsessive mind. His left hand is lowered as if to say Drop it. Let it go.
How do you stop the discursive mind? My favorite practice right now is to say--out loud if need be--Cancel. Cancel. Cancel that thought. I don't want to make the rut of that worrying thought any deeper.
Give it a try today. Every time a sad, anxious, or mean thought passes through your mind, simply say Cancel. Cancel. even if you have to say it repeatedly.
I find that Cancel. Cancel. allows me to drop the thought for a second. Let it go. Notice that one second of peace. That's a one-second vacation from the obsessive mind. What a relief!
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