the mind moment by moment eventually evaporate to be replaced by new feelings and thoughts Such is the nature of the mind 1 Sit quietly Imagine the observing part of yourself as separate from your thoughts and emotions 2 Notice the direction your mind roams and the accompanying physical sensations in your body 3 Perhaps you notice tension in your chest sweaty palms or you have a headache 4 Label these specific sensations without merging your identity or sense of self with them For example notice tension and worry coming over as opposed to a nervous wreck If you keep practicing find that thoughts emotions and sensations pass only to be replaced by others Calm invariably returns Your thoughts will not frighten you when you recognize that they are temporary and not a direct reflection of reality Go Deeper The Anxiety Struggle Cultivate your capacity for ease and calm by seeing the bigger picture of how much your struggle with anxiety has come to limit and define you Write a paragraph about your anxious identity How does your struggle with anxiety influence who you are as a How did your anxiety struggle start and what perpetuated your anxiety over How