The Observer of Your Thoughts
Daily Chase #56
We often mistake the constant chatter in our minds as "us" thinking. But what if that's not the case at all?
Most people identify with their thoughts in one of two ways: either "I am my thoughts" or "I am the thinker of my thoughts." Both approaches keep us entangled with every random idea that appears in our consciousness.
The mental breakthrough comes when we shift to: "I am the observer of my thoughts."
This subtle distinction changes everything.
Your thoughts aren't you — they're just another information stream, like scrolling through social media or listening to the radio.
You don't need to take ownership of every thought that appears.
This awareness is the foundation of mental fitness.
Just as physical health requires recognizing unhealthy habits, mental health starts with noticing the programming that runs in our minds without permission.
The next time your mind fills with worry, judgment, or criticism, try stepping back and simply observing it: "That's interesting — there's a thought about failure showing up."
No judgment, no attachment.
Freedom comes not from controlling your thoughts, but from recognizing that you don't have to believe everything you think.
(H/T Chris Irwin)
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