Trains of Thought
4 min readFeb 5, 2021
Here’s a helpful metaphor to deal with thoughts that just won’t quit.
If you’re looking for a strategy to try when thoughts swirl or your mind won’t stop, a metaphor-based meditation might be useful. This practice comes from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which is the type of counseling I use with many of my clients, and it can be helpful in learning to observe and then let go of thoughts. Today’s meditation uses a train…