Today's Affirmation:  "I CAN control my own thinking.  I AM in control of my own thinking."

Freight Train Thinking.

Sometimes our thoughts take on a life of their own.  They become our Frankenstein's monster.  They become a runaway train speeding uncontrollably down the track.  We obsess, obsess, obsess.  One thought thriving on another thought, until we have created a illusion for ourselves that is so real, it makes us sick.  We conjure elaborate scenarios with complex plots and outrageous climaxes and dramatic (and sometimes traumatic) conclusions.  BUT...none of it is the reality.

What we later find is that what happens in actuality and what is actually the truth is completely different from the runaway train of thought we had.

But how do we stop a runaway train?  Hard to do.  But...it can be done.  It takes self discipline and practice.

The first step is recognizing Freight Train Thinking for what it is...our own fear or anger or frustration or anxiety that has taken hold in our minds and exploited our thoughts.  Being able to recognize it when it happens is key to stopping it.

Second, we have got to WANT to stop it.  We have got to WANT to take back our control.  We have got to WANT to stop being a victim of our out of control obsessive thoughts.

Now, we get to the crux.  Let's fix it. Let me warn you.  Fixing it is like wrestling a rhinoceros.  It takes tremendous determination to fight against in and not just give in to it which is so much easier to do.

STOP yourself.  Whatever you are doing.  Just STOP. 

Close your eyes.

Breathe slowly...in through your nose...out through your mouth.  Have a focus object, like a beautiful and peaceful place or the sun or a flower or a dream car or any other pleasant vision. Breathe and focus on this scene or object until the thoughts begin to slow down and dematerialize.

As you do this, you will feel the obsessive thoughts less and less.  You will feel yourself relax and your heart rate and pulse slow down.

Now, create an AFFIRMATION and repeat it as you are breathing and visualizing your pleasant scene or object.  Something like, "I am in control of my own thoughts," or "I release my thoughts of fantasy and wait for reality."

Once you are calm and your obsessive thoughts are beginning to wane, Create a powerful visualization to represent the release of the obsessive thoughts. 

Something like the top of your head opening and all the gunky, gray, toxic thoughts rising out and into the sunshine where they are absorbed and disappear, or, opening the top of your head as if it were a box and reaching in and pulling out the cobwebs or sludge.

When you feel you are back in control, and your clear thinking has returned, resume your day's activities.

BUT if your thoughts start to avalanche, repeat the process.  NO ONE can do this for you.  YOU have got to WANT to get a grip!  And, the more you practice this process when your thoughts take on a life of their own, the BETTER at it you will become.

Keep in mind the old adage:  "Rome wasn't built in a day."  This is true for our thinking as well.  It takes time do crush our old behaviors and time to rebuild and replace old behaviors with new ones.

Just hang in there, and DO IT!  You DESERVE clarity of mind.  You DESERVE serenity.  You DESERVE to take back your personal power from your errant thoughts!

IF you need help with this process, IF you need support while trying to clear your thinking, IF you need guidance or have questions, then MESSAGE ME THROUGH FACEBOOK, and I will be happy to provide any information, encouragement, and guidance you need.

Namaste,
In Love and Light,

Robin