Thread by @kunaaaaaal

Doing Nothing (𝚝𝚑𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚍) — On building a better relationship with your self

Trust is one of the fundamental prerequisites for love.

So if we're striving for self-love, we first need to be able to trust ourselves. And trust is built on truth.

Now we can't really lie to ourselves. It's not possible to simply make yourself "believe" something, especially if your mind knows it's not the truth.

But we can obfuscate the truth. We are naturally brilliant at self-deception, at bullshitting ourselves.

We do this by directing our attention. Whenever faced with an uncomfortable truth or emotion, our first instinct is to direct our attention away — avoidance.

And in the world we live in, avoidance is easier than ever. We are surrounded by sophisticatedly engineered products designed to hijack our attention.

So the truth often gets quietly buried beneath an endless stream of "content".

But you can't run away from the truth or fight it. Whatever you resist not only persists but gets stronger.

Having difficulty falling asleep, intrusive thoughts, a vague sense of worry — these are signs that you've been running away from yourself.

If left unchecked, this lack of emotional connection with the self can develop into serious mental disorders.

This is why emotions should never be ignored or suppressed. They provide valuable information and guidance.

The best way to get in touch with yourself is by doing nothing, embracing silence.

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And that's what meditation is — the art of doing nothing.

If you find it difficult to just sit quietly in a place for 10-15 minutes, it's more the reason you need to do it.

"All of humanity's problems stem from man's inability to sit quietly in a room alone." — Pascal

Over time, as you allow yourself to sit with your thoughts, you develop a friendly relationship with facts.

You become okay with who you are, where you are, and where you're going — allowing you to let go of unrealistic expectations.

This lays down the foundations for self-trust, and consequently self-love. And from this position of inner strength, you get the power to freely create the reality you want.

So, take some time out to do nothing?

Every Sunday, I send out an email dissecting some aspect of the human mind

If you can spare a few mins every week, I’ll help you develop a strong understanding of how your mind works

So that you can have more control over your thoughts, behavior & life

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