Have you ever wondered if you're meditating correctly? In last week’s Mindful Monday blog, I shared how showing up for yourself is the most important part of meditation. And that if you’re showing up to meditate then you are doing it correctly.

This week, I want to explore another challenge with meditation. What do you do with all the thoughts in your head when you get still?

A common misconception about meditation is that it's about having no thoughts. Many of us think we're doing it wrong because our minds are busy and active. But in reality having an active mind is actually an important part of the meditation process. Meditation isn't about emptying your mind of thoughts; it's about noticing your thoughts and managing your relationship with them.

When you meditate, the goal is not to eliminate thoughts but to practice being still with your thoughts. It’s the practice of observing them. This process helps to unwind and release the busy mind. Through meditation, you can learn to choose which thoughts to give attention to and which ones to let go. It's not about suppressing your thoughts but releasing your attachment to our thoughts. Through a regular practice of stillness you can gain clarity and control of what often seems out of control.

So, remember, meditation is not about having no thoughts. It's about your relationship with those thoughts. This week, as you meditate, simply begin to notice your thoughts. Observe them without judgment and understand that the act of noticing is a fundamental part of meditation.

Join me next week, where I'll share another helpful tip about meditation that will help make your practice even more complete.

This post is one of three about meditation. Click here to view the first in the series.