Our minds are often caught in a restless swirl of thoughts, leaving us confused and unsettled. To craft these thoughts, stillness must first be introduced — to both mind and body.
Think of muddy water: when left undisturbed, the mud sinks and the water becomes clear. The same happens with our thoughts. Once clarity emerges, we can truly observe the patterns — the kind of self-talk we engage in, the repetitive negative scripts that play in the background.
Science suggests we have nearly 60,000 thoughts a day, and about 70–80% of them are negative. Does this mean we are negative by nature? Not at all. It simply means that whichever thought holds our attention for longer than a minute begins to shape our mood and influence our day.
This is why cultivating self-awareness and mindfulness is essential. Through meditation, deep breathing, and simply observing the breath, we learn to settle the swirl. With calmness and clarity, shifting towards a positive outlook becomes natural.
One day at a time, thought by thought, we begin the gentle practice of crafting a clearer, kinder, and stronger mind.
Gauri K