Author Archive | JeannineThompson

Day 14, just listening to the dish washing meditation triggered fierce opposition. A reminder of how I feel trapped in a deeply unsatisfactory feeling life, followed by a reminder that my mind is creating this story line and I can Read More

I am a chronic mindless eater. Because I feel that I must be doing something “useful” at all times, eating becomes a tertiary activity. I have noticed myself eating while working and convinced myself that this is a practical strategy Read More

I am prone to anxiety that can rapidly intensify into full-blown panic. Fortunately, I discovered that focusing on the breath diverts my mind from generating one worse case scenario after another. I can detect the first stirrings of anxiety and Read More