Ear Worms in Zazen

[Onki]

Hi Onki,

it does actually, thank you! I need to remember to approach gently. I tend to get a little frustrated with it at times which makes me want to force it to stop, which only makes it louder. I will try to just let it be (and try not to get that stuck in my head now ) Thank you for the advice and perspective!

Gassho,

Jay
Sat/Lah today

Hi Jay,

So happy to help! Yes, frustration comes up as well when your brain doesn’t want to do what you want it to do, but that’s what the mind does.

Instead of getting mad and frustrated, try being gentle and curious with yourself. It takes Practice (see what I did there? ).
Breathe.
Refocus.
Carry on.

As Jundo said, the blue sky is always there among the clouds.

Gasshō,

On

sat today/lah

[Onsho]

I have a thing where music plays in my head every waking moment of my life. The song of the day plays from start to finish on repeat. All. Day. Every. Day.

It can play and be a problem. Or it can play and not be a problem. Don't make a choice about it, decide nothing.

Good luck!
Gassho
Onsho
Satlah

[Jundo]

I have sat with this mantra ringing through my head ... I simply "unhooked" from the feeling deep inside of me ...

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Gassho, J
stlah