Podcasts · The Daily Meditation with Brother Richard
Uncovering Patterns of Thought
· 12 min · Episode 271
Episode Uncovering Patterns of Thought
In this meditation, we take a deeper look at the patterns of thought that can become so familiar and automatic that we barely notice them.
Rather than trying to stop or change our thoughts, we practise observing them: noticing what arises as we prepare to meditate, settle the body and become aware of the breath.
By stepping into the role of observer, we can begin to recognise where thoughts, feelings and sensations originate and discover the wisdom contained in our recurring inner patterns.
Chapters:
00:00 – Introducing our patterns of thought
00:40 – How do you feel about coming to meditation?
01:40 – Thoughts surrounding the practice
02:35 – What is your practice around the practice?
03:20 – Settling into formal meditation
04:05 – What happens to our thoughts as we sit?
05:00 – Tracing thoughts to their origin
05:50 – Bringing awareness to the breath
06:45 – What do you think about your breathing?
08:00 – Breath and patterns of thought
09:20 – Going deeper into the practice
10:20 – Noticing distraction and frustration
11:30 – Getting to know your meditating self
12:20 – Following thoughts back to their beginning
13:05 – Meditating with the whole being
14:20 – Thoughts, sensations and emotions
15:10 – What is it like to be you here now?
16:00 – Returning from the observer self
16:55 – Resting for three cycles of breath
17:45 – Bringing peace into the day
18:10 – Closing bell
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