The Practice of Not Thinking

The act or process of thinking; cogitation; reasoning

We analyze situations, plan for the future, and try to control everything through our thoughts.

mindcognitionintellect

A state of calmness and tranquility

Achieving stillness through meditation.

calmnesstranquilityserenity

To stray from a course or subject; deviate

The mind tends to wander when one is bored.

roamdriftstray

feeling like you have too much to do and cannot cope

When we master this, we stop feeling overwhelmed.

stressedanxious

To feel or express anxiety and unease about actual or potential problems

In this state, we are not constantly analyzing, worrying, or judging.

anxietyconcernapprehension

Feeling or showing worry, nervousness, or unease about an event or something with an uncertain outcome

When we feel stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed, our breathing becomes shallow and fast.

stressedoverwhelmed

mentally and emotionally stable; well-balanced

Instead of being pulled into every thought, we learn to stay grounded.

balancedcenteredstable

not able to be relied on; not known or definite

This habit does not help—it only makes them feel anxious and uncertain.

unsuredoubtfuldubious

A feeling of discontentment; unhappiness

chronic dissatisfaction

discontentfrustrationdisappointment

To adhere to something closely; to remain attached

It clings to the past.

adherestickhold on

required; essential

Water is necessary for survival.

essentialrequiredindispensable

Relating to the mind or involving the process of thinking

His mental health was affected by stress.

cognitiveintellectualpsychological