Summary: In this guided meditation you will learn how to use your mental talk as your object of meditation. Most of us feel that our "mental chatter" is a pretty permanent aspect of our waking lives. We believe that we are our thoughts. And many of us live almost entirely in our own heads! By developing this practice you can learn, at a deep subconscious level, to recognise the impermanence of your thoughts. The impersonal nature of the mental gibberish that swirls around in your head. The net benefit of such gradual realisation can be a significant quieting of the mind and a dis-identification with mindless chatter that leads to a reduction in stress and a sense of freedom and happiness. You can make this practice your sole meditation. But, most people will benefit from practicing it for a week or two and then learning to work with mental images and emotions as well. (Also covered in this course). Practice Note: You should practice this technique for 20mins each day for at least *one week* before moving on. Drop the recording and work on your own as soon as you feel confident that you have the technique internalised. We will be using the noting technique. If you have not listened to the instructions for noting then please do so before starting this meditation.
