Mar 22, 2026
Mindfulness isn't about clearing your mind
One of the biggest misconceptions about mindfulness is that you need to stop thinking. You don't. The practice is about noticing — not silencing.
Dev Makedi
Mindfulness Teacher · 5 min read
The most common reason people quit mindfulness is that they think they''re doing it wrong. They sit down to meditate, immediately have a thought, and conclude they''ve failed.
Thinking during meditation isn''t a problem. Noticing the thinking is the practice.
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