Our thinking ability gives us many things. Plan, strategize, and organize, among other things. In some cases, problems may arise, such as when you “just won’t turn off” or keep thinking about something that is not useful.
But it deserves our kindness, even if it brings difficulties. This gentle meditation script for your thinking mind is about softening any judgments we have about our thinking mind. After all, in some spiritual circles we are taught to seek a state of “mindlessness.” The approach of this practice is not to get rid of the mind, but rather to make friends with it.
This practice may help you calm your inner critic and increase self-compassion. I hope it helps you and those you lead through meditation.
Click here for a sample of “”Kindness Meditation Script for the Thinking MindGuided meditation script:
Each of us has a thinking mind that works a lot. Overtime is often required. Today’s exercise will bring gentleness to our thinking hearts and peace and gratitude to our hearts.
Start by finding a comfortable sitting position that keeps you alert but relaxed.
4 seconds
Close your eyes or soften your gaze, then take two or three grounding breaths at your own pace.
4 seconds
Think of each breath as an anchor that helps you land in the here and now.
10 seconds
Continue to let your breath flow naturally. Notice where your breath goes as it enters your body and where it goes as it leaves your body.
15 seconds
Next, turn your attention to your head.
4 seconds
Don’t think too much about it, just notice how your head feels. Is there a part of your head that draws the most attention? Is it heavy or light? Is there warmth or cold? Notice everything you can about the physical sensations in your head.
15 seconds
You may notice that your forehead and jaw muscles are tense. If you can, let’s see what it’s like to relieve this tension.
15 seconds
This guided meditation script is a great practice to enhance our personal practice or support others. Consider the following ways to incorporate this script into your work:
While some spiritual practices ask us to be in a “mindless” state, mindfulness is actually about being aware of the mind and attending to it non-judgmentally. This Kindness Meditation Script for the Thinking Mind is the perfect exercise to ease self-judgment. After all, the heart has done a lot for us and deserves our kindness.
