Our thinking mind does a lot for us. Among other things, he plans, strategizes and organizes. Sometimes this gets us into trouble, like when it “just doesn’t turn off” or when it thinks about things that don’t serve us.
However, even if it brings hardship, it deserves our kindness. This kindness meditation script for your thinking mind is about easing our judgments about the thinking mind. After all, we are taught in certain spiritual circles to seek the “no-mind” state. The approach to this practice is not to get rid of the mind, but rather to befriend it.
This exercise can help soften your inner critic and increase your sense of self. Serve you and/or those you lead through meditation.
Here is an example of “A kindness meditation script for your thinking mind” Guided Meditation Scenario:
We all have a thinking mind that works a lot. He often works overtime. In today’s practice, we offer kindness to our thinking mind, helping us to feel peace and gratitude.
Start by finding a comfortable, alert but relaxed posture.
4 sec
Close your eyes or let your gaze soften, then take two or three grounding breaths at your own pace.
4 sec
Compare each breath to an anchor that helps you land here and now.
10 sec
Continue to let your breath flow naturally. Notice where the breath goes when it enters your body and where it goes when it leaves the body.
15 sec
Now bring your attention to your head.
4 sec
Without getting lost in thought, notice how the head feels. Is there a part of your head that draws your attention the most? Is there difficulty or ease? Is it warm or cool? Just notice anything you can notice about the physical sensations in your head.
15 sec
You may notice tense muscles, perhaps in your forehead or jaw. If you can, see how to relieve this tension.
15 sec
This guided meditation script is a wonderful exercise for developing our personal practice and/or supporting others. Consider the following ways to incorporate scripting into the work you do:
Although some spiritual practices encourage us to seek a state of “no-mind,” mindfulness is really about being aware of the mind—and not judging the mind. This kindness meditation script is the perfect exercise for the thinking mind to alleviate self-judgment. After all, the mind does a lot for us and deserves our gentleness.
