How to Get Rid of Negative Thoughts Through Meditation

Negative thoughts such as greed, anger and hate are like viruses. If you give them any attention, they will start to breed and become increasingly difficult to get rid of. Getting rid of these negative thoughts will have a positive impact on your life.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

• A clear, quiet environment.

1. Turn off your phone or any other electronic device that makes noise.
2. Sit in a comfortable position. It can be in a chair or on the floor, whichever suits you. Please note that if you are on the floor it is recommended that you cushion yourself with something soft like a pillow.
3. Breath deeply, focus on your breath. Notice how it flows in through your nostrils, down into your lungs and back out.
4. After you have established a breathing pattern, focus on your thoughts. Watch them come and go. Don't hold on to any particular one, just watch.
5. Observe the negative thoughts. Don't give them any attention, just watch them. If you label them for what they are, they usually go away. More persistent ones, however, will stay. For these kinds of thoughts, invite a positive one over and they will probably go away.
6. Practice regularly, and you will start to see improvement

Tips & Warnings

• At first, the mind will be unwilling, but it will eventually succumb to discipline.
• You can never make all negative thoughts leave forever, so don't get frustrated or spend too long meditating.
• Some negative thoughts come in disguises, so be aware.