Noting
Give whatever shows up a one-word name. Thinking, hearing, feeling.
Time8 min
PositionSitting
EyesOpen or closed
PicturingNone needed
WordsSome
Start here
Sit so your back is supported.
Steps
- Sit so your back is supported.
- Notice your breath for a few rounds.
- When something takes your attention, name it with one word, softly in your head. "Thinking." "Hearing." "Itching." "Planning."
- Then come back to your breath.
- No need to name it well. Any word will do.Stay here · 6 min
- Let the naming go. Sit for a few breaths. Done.
This is a sample, written to show how the site works. It will be replaced by practices recorded for this site.
If it gets hard
- If the same thing keeps coming back, name it each time. That's fine.
- If one feeling is very strong, open your eyes and press your feet into the floor.
More: all the practices · What do I need?