Feelings Quote by Arianna Huffington

Thinking is the natural activity of the mind. Meditation is not about stopping your thoughts. Meditation is simply a process of resting the mind…

— Eric Swanson

Meditation isn't really about getting rid of thoughts, it's about changing the pattern of grasping on to things, which in our everyday experience is…

— Pema Chodron

“The purpose of meditation is not to stop thinking. That’s impossible. The purpose of meditation is to observe our thoughts and develop the strength…

— Rebecca Pacheco

The good news is that you don't have to stop thoughts completely to meditate. It takes a long time to stop thought impeccably. What…

— Frederick Lenz

When there are thoughts, it is distraction: when there are no thoughts, it is meditation.

— Ramana Maharshi

The point of Buddhist meditation is not to stop thinking, for cultivation of insight clearly requires intelligent use of thought and discrimination. What needs…

— B. Alan Wallace

When you have grown accustomed to sitting and meditating, try to stop your thoughts. That's the bottom line in meditative practice.

— Frederick Lenz

We have to be careful not to think that meditation is about getting rid of thoughts. On the contrary, I would say that meditation…

— Martine Batchelor

The next step in meditation is not just to focus, but to stop thought completely without having to focus; you gain a tremendous amount…

— Frederick Lenz

Meditation applies the brakes to the mind.

— Ramana Maharshi

You cannot turn your brain off or stop your thoughts, but you can try while meditating not to become too invested in them. This…

— Elizabeth Vargas

Instead of tryig to stop thought when you meditate, focus your attention on love. Suddenly you'll find your thoughts are slacking. Light is everywhere…

— Frederick Lenz