Over time, I have noticed something very simple.
We all go through moments where we feel stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed
and it feels like everything is happening both outside us and inside us at the same time
But I want to share something with you
there is a very simple shift that can make life much easier if we practice it
यदि देहं पृथक् कृत्वा चिति विश्राम्य तिष्ठसि
अधुना एव सुखी शान्तो बन्धमुक्तो भविष्यसि
If we learn to step back and simply stay aware
we can start feeling calmer, lighter, and more free even in the same situation
What this really means is this
We do not have to become everything we feel
- A thought comes we do not have to get stuck in it
- An emotion comes we do not have to react immediately
- A situation happens it does not have to take over our mind
- We can learn to notice it and stay steady
And when we start practicing this in daily life, small changes begin to happen
When we overthink
instead of getting lost, we can remind ourselves
these are just thoughts
When we feel angry or hurt
instead of reacting immediately, we can pause and notice
this feeling is coming up
When we feel stressed
instead of getting overwhelmed, we can shift to
this is a situation I am handling
When we feel anxious about our body
instead of fearing every sensation, we can remind ourselves
this is just a sensation
When we feel tired
instead of saying I cannot handle this, we can gently shift to
my body is tired right now
In small daily irritations
instead of reacting quickly, we can pause and notice
this is frustration
If we continue this practice, slowly we will start noticing the results
- The mind becomes calmer
- We react less and respond better
- Stress begins to reduce
- We feel more steady and in control
A simple line that can help throughout the day is
This is happening I am noticing it
If we stay with this, it is often enough to bring us back
In the end, what I have understood is this
- We do not need to control everything
- We do not need to react to everything
- We just need to stay aware without getting pulled in
And if we practice this consistently
that is where calmness truly begins
Warm Regards
Dr Abhay Talwalkar
