How do you develop an observing mind?

Start by taking a few gentle deep breaths in a space of your choosing and then shift your attention to the process of thinking. Notice each thought come and go like clouds floating through the sky. Observe your thoughts as if they are visitors passing in and out of a room.

How do you just observe?

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How do you observe your thoughts without Judgement?

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Are we our thoughts or the observer?

So, if you’re not your thoughts, who are you? One answer is that you are the observer of your thoughts. You are the entity that listens to your thoughts.

Why should you observe your thoughts?

The vast majority of meditation teachers will say that it’s not about stopping thoughts, but learning to observe them. The more practice we have in noticing that these thoughts (and the feelings they create) do pass, the more able we’ll be to recognize them in our day-to-day lives without acting on them.

What does it mean to be aware of your thoughts?

Becoming aware of your mental habits lets you decide whether you “cling” to these thoughts or not. Consciousness enables you to move beyond the belief that your thoughts are “true” and to see them for what they really are: mental interpretations deriving from the unconscious mind.

What does it mean to observe without evaluating?

Observing without evaluating is the first step of the nonviolent communication approach. As the name suggests, it refers to communicating our observations without passing evaluative or moralistic judgment upon them.

What happens when you observe thoughts?

By separating yourself from the stories in your mind, by observing them, you cut off the main energy source. Your energy no longer fuels those cognitive processes, and so they disperse, fading into the distance. You reclaim awareness of your consciousness: what’s underneath the mental fabrications.

How do you observe your emotions?

Here are a few ways to become more in touch with your emotions:

1. Notice and name your emotions. Start by just noticing different emotions as you feel them.
2. Track one emotion.
3. Build your emotional vocabulary.
4. Think of related emotions that vary in intensity.
5. Keep a feelings journal.

What do you do if you can’t write an observation?

If you are unable to write a full observation while you are with children, consider writing down a reminder note (for example, “Jay and stacking cups” or “Elie does not like peas”) that will jog your memory when you do find time to record the observation in more detail.

What is the best way to practice observing?

Practice Exercises for Observing Experience one hand on a cool surface (a table or a chair) and the other hand on a warm surface (part of your body). Stroke your upper lip, then stop stroking and notice how long it takes before you can’t sense your upper lip any longer. “Watch” in your mind the first two thoughts that come in.

What can we learn from observation of children?

When we approach observation of children with an open mind we can observe the richness of their play and interaction. Through observation and assessment we can become aware of what children know and can do, and use this information to ensure that what we provide and how we interact is closely linked to their abilities and needs.

What is peer observation?

Peer observation is a developmental opportunity for teachers. Peer observation enables teachers to build their individual capability and develop a shared understanding of effective classroom practice. It also allows teachers to build their capability in giving and receiving feedback.