How to quiet your mind (meditation tips)

I honestly don't think there’s any real way to quiet the mind other than through meditation and deep contemplation.
Now, I should probably clarify—I'm not even getting hung up on how absolutely necessary it is to shut your brain up in the first place.

"There is a silence within you.
It’s ever-present—constant, immovable, and utterly still. It isn't "doing" a thing.

Just be mindful of it.
It’s simply present, though it never actually arrived.
In this state, you aren't a persona.

Within the silence itself,
you exist without a history, a name, or a shape.

Acknowledge that space right now—that pure existence.

It serves as the foundation for all action,
yet remains entirely uninvolved in the fray.

Observe and witness this truth in the moment,
and settle into your beautiful rest."

~ Mooji

Elizabeth Castillo87 said:I honestly don't think there’s any real way to quiet the mind other than through meditation and deep contemplation.
Now, I should probably clarify—I'm not even getting hung up on how absolutely necessary it is to shut your brain up in the first place.

Once you take full responsibility, the mind just settles down on its own.

Meditation is honestly endless boredom if you ask me. But, if you want to quiet the mind, try walking with intention or just relaxing your tongue muscles.

darkcanyon10 said:Meditation is honestly endless boredom if you ask me. But, if you want to quiet the mind, try walking with intention or just relaxing your tongue muscles.

You can also shut it down with sleep.

When the mental storm hits
—just cut the power.

Don't get sucked into
the drama or the overthinking.
Just instantly sever
the flow of attention
and unplug from
that mental circuit.

That's the beauty
of impersonal witnessing.

By simply holding your focus
in a state of neutrality,
the mind returns to its natural
home as unborn awareness.

Mooji

Just as a lotus leaf stays perfectly dry despite sitting in the water
don't let the chaos of the world seep into your heart..
Staying busy with life isn't the problem,
it's only a problem if you let that busyness rattle you--
if it does, then the real issue is just your own internal struggle..

The ocean doesn't lose sleep over ten million waves crashing against it!
So why stress over the constant ebb and flow of your thoughts?..

Clinging to an old, toxic habit
is basically like hugging a pit viper.
It’s high time you let go of that snake and toss it away..

Bad moods are always ghosts—either lingering shadows of the past or anxieties about a future that hasn't happened yet.
In the actual Present, moods simply don't exist..
Moods are products of circumstances and history;
just face the Sun, and those shadows will vanish..

The world is like a dog's tail—it's just wired to curl up.
Your best bet is to remain quiet
and refuse to let any of it get under your skin..
People will drift in and out of your life like passing waves... don't try to fight them.
Just be still.

Papaji

Here is a straightforward method for Dhyana Yoga—achieving realization through meditation:
Every morning, find a quiet spot outdoors—whenever it suits you, regardless of any rigid schedule—and sit in a simple posture for 30 to 60 minutes. Keep your eyes half-open and maintain an awareness of the tip of your nose. The goal here is simply to pull your attention away from your external senses.
Next, attempt to become aware of The Observer. Don't dwell on your senses. In fact, you shouldn't be "doing" anything at all—no active thoughts. Just remain aware of the one who is sitting in meditation. Focus exclusively on that presence. Try to perceive the One who exists beyond the physical form, the one without a body.
Take it slow. Practice this gradually every single day, and you'll find your problems begin to dissolve. Aim to experience The Absolute. Become aware of total wholeness. If your eyes happen to close, don't fight it. You will begin to perceive pure space. Every shape or form you perceive is merely a modification or a shadow of The Creator.
You can call Him Jesus, Shiva, or any other divine Name. It is all a direct encounter with the one who sits within. Keep up with this spiritual practice. Eventually, That will reach out from within to offer guidance, messages, and spontaneous insight. Just remember: “I am not this body.” Be aware of The Observer. “I am beyond the body.”

Nisargadatta to a visitor called Mahindra in 'About Nisargadatta'

Look, you’ve gotta go out there and hunt for the answers to those heavy-hitting questions, right? Like, who the hell are we? Who am I really? What am I even doing in this life? Is there a God? Is there anything waiting for us after we kick the bucket? All that deep stuff. So just chill out for a second ☕

The truth is buried in the silence. You just have to remember

... Your whole job is to just stop thinking. You need to strip those thoughts away. Right now, your thoughts are acting as your Teacher. They’re the ones dictating whether you feel miserable or ecstatic, whether you view yourself as a good person or a failure. But why do you actually feel that way? Ever since you were a little kid, your thoughts have been conditioned by the world around you—by your parents, your school, your local church. They’ve spent years programming you, convincing you what counts as right or wrong, good or bad. They tell you that if you hit certain milestones, you’re a success; if you don't own certain things, you're a total loser. Those are just thoughts talking. Once those thoughts are gone, there’s nobody left to judge you. That is what true liberation is—Moksha. It's freedom. And you start right where you are. You start with yourself. You begin to doubt everything. You ask, "Who am I?" Then, just sit in the silence. If a thought pops up, just ask: "To whom does this thought arise?" And then, you find peace.

When the mind finally settles, the thoughts retreat. When the thoughts vanish, there is only "I." At the end of the day, every single spiritual practice is designed for one thing: to quiet the mind. It doesn't matter what kind of path you follow—whether you lean toward Jnana, devotion, selfless service, or anything else—they all lead to the same destination. They are all just different ways to hush the noise of the mind and bring it into a single focus. Once the mind becomes one-pointed, self-inquiry becomes incredibly easy. That's when the mind finally dissolves, and you are free. ...

Translated from: https://tomdas.com/2018/01/05/spirit...-robert-adams/

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THE SECRET TO INNER PEACE ... http://apsolutnaistina.com/tajna-dusevnog-mira/

Everyone is wired differently, so the methods used to quiet the mind can vary wildly from person to person.

Quoting:

... This lifestyle allows me to find genuine joy in life's simplest moments.

"... these are all just ways for me to escape the frantic pace of everyday life. When I return to reality, my mind feels clearer and I simply feel happier."

https://www.nytimes.com/lifestyle/psychology-wellness...

boldsailor32 said:Everyone is wired differently, so the methods used to quiet the mind can vary wildly from person to person.

Quoting:

... This lifestyle allows me to find genuine joy in life's simplest moments.

"... these are all just ways for me to escape the frantic pace of everyday life. When I return to reality, my mind feels clearer and I simply feel happier."

https://www.nytimes.com/lifestyle/psychology-wellness...

Honestly, that sounds more like escaping into a different persona—an 'alter ego.' It’s like the whole Jekyll and Hyde dynamic, or stepping into the shoes of Batman, Hulk, Superman, or Spider-Man.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alter_ego

Thanks, but I still don't feel any need to 'shed my skin.' If anything, I feel most at home right where I am. 😁

Rachel Kern5 said:Honestly, that sounds more like escaping into a different persona—an 'alter ego.' It’s like the whole Jekyll and Hyde dynamic, or stepping into the shoes of Batman, Hulk, Superman, or Spider-Man.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alter_ego

Thanks, but I still don't feel any need to 'shed my skin.' If anything, I feel most at home right where I am. 😁

Whether by chance or not, I'd bet you're a 😁laid-back Californian
.

boldsailor32 said:Whether by chance or not, I'd bet you're a 😁laid-back Californian
.

Now that you’ve finally decided to look at them as actual human beings, here is what we're dealing with:

http://www.nytimes.com/magazine/article/lifestyle/people-profile.html

If anyone actually likes them—well, go right ahead... I can personally guarantee they have a perfectly peaceful mind. 😁

Rachel Kern5 said:Now that you’ve finally decided to look at them as actual human beings, here is what we're dealing with:

http://www.nytimes.com/magazine/article/lifestyle/people-profile.html

If anyone actually likes them—well, go right ahead... I can personally guarantee they have a perfectly peaceful mind. 😁

Some people even claim that being a laid-back Californian is just a local version of meditation.

I also recall Yogin Selvarayan Yesudian writing that freestyle swimming and breath-hold diving are perfect examples of pranayama.

And catching tuna by hand is a traditional, fantastic exercise for concentration.

boldsailor32 said:Some people even claim that being a laid-back Californian is just a local version of meditation.

I also recall Yogin Selvarayan Yesudian writing that freestyle swimming and breath-hold diving are perfect examples of pranayama.

And catching tuna by hand is a traditional, fantastic exercise for concentration.

Honestly, it’s often much deeper than just some "basic meditation." That true Slacker state can pull you right into that sense of total ego dissolution—what some might call Nirvana. It’s essentially the pinnacle of what a Yogi is searching for during their quest for liberation, that moment where everything finally becomes one.

I recall Yogi Selvarayan Yesudian mentioning once that freestyle swimming and breath-hold diving are actually perfect examples of pranayama.

And honestly, spear fishing while trying to impale a tuna on a stick? That's a legendary exercise for pure concentration.

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