The simple approach developed by German spiritual teacher Eckhart Tolle and presented on the TikTok page The Mental Level is ideal for overthinkers who can't seem to turn off their minds.
People Blown Away By Simple Mind Trick That Can Clear Your Head Of All Thoughts
By
Haider Ali in
Amazing
On 23rd May 2022
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The man explains how asking yourself one specific question numerous times might help quiet your thoughts in the clip, which is labeled "This makes no sense but it works."
"Here's a Jedi mind trick to slow down and eventually stop your mind, whenever you choose," he explained. If you stick with it, you'll be surprised at how good you feel.
“Ask yourself right now, ‘what is my next thought going to be?’” and just watch. And if something came up just acknowledge it and just gently let it go.
“And ask yourself again, ‘what is my next thought going to be?’”
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The speaker adds that by repeatedly asking yourself the same question and just acknowledging and letting go of the thoughts that occur, your brain will ultimately slow down.
He said: “Notice how your brain is in a rhythm of letting go of the thoughts that arise that it’s now aware of.”
“Notice the clarity and relaxation that you can release into now, and just go about your day being present.”
Other TikTok users shared their reactions to the trick in the comments.
“You just set my brain in airplane mode,” one user wrote.
Another commented: “This just put my brain on mute almost immediately. Thank you.”
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Someone else wrote: “My next thought: ‘Why can’t I think of a thought’.”
One TikToker replied: “I have ADHD. I. Cannot. BELIEVE. How quickly this worked. I’m stunned.”