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Explorer Session 3

Learning to "Unhook" from Sticky Thoughts

The "Sticky" Thought

Some thoughts feel like they are glued to our eyes.

"I'm going to fail."

"Nobody likes me."

"I'm not good at this."

When a thought is sticky, it's hard to see anything else!

Step 1: Sticky

Put your hand right in front of your eyes so it touches your nose.

Can you see the room? No!

Step 2: Unhooked

Now move your hand 1 foot away. Look at your hand.

Now you can see the hand AND the room.

The thought is still there, but it's not blocking your view!

They float in... they change shape... and they float out.

You are the Sky. The thoughts are just the Weather.

HOOKED

"I am a failure."

UNHOOKED

"I am having the thought that I'm a failure."

"Try saying it in a silly robot voice or a tiny squeaky voice!"

This week, catch a Sticky Thought.

Say: "Thank you, Mind, for that thought!" and watch it float by.