When your mind wanders (and it will), gently guide it back without judgment. 3. The Power of "Probable Impossibilities"
The ancient practice of samatha aims to tranquilize the body and mind to bring the mind to total stillness. tranquilize
We often stress because we are trying to control every outcome. As author Ronald Shapiro noted, you can't tranquilize others' emotions or external events, but you can control your preparation. Sometimes the most tranquilizing thought is accepting that you’ve done all you can, and the rest is out of your hands. 4. Use Your Senses to De-escalate When your mind wanders (and it will), gently