Sacred Stillness: Mindfully Rewiring Negative Thoughts

Session 2: Automatic Negative Thoughts & Journaling Technique As we continue our journey, we gently turn inward to explore the landscape of the mind. In this session, we bring awareness to automatic negative thoughts (ANTs)—the habitual patterns of thinking that often run beneath the surface of our daily experience. These thoughts are not who we are, but learned patterns shaped over time. Through mindfulness, we begin to observe them with curiosity rather than judgment. ✨ Thoughts are not facts—they are experiences. Together, we’ll explore how mindfulness can help us slow down, notice our inner dialogue, and create space between ourselves and the stories our mind tells. 🌱 What to Expect: * Grounding breath practice and mindful arrival * Gentle reflection on the previous session and integration * Guided awareness practice to observe and label thoughts * Introduction to common patterns of automatic negative thinking * Free-writing journaling exercise to explore inner dialogue * Optional sharing in a respectful, supportive space 🌸 Tools & Takeaways: This session blends experiential practice with practical tools to support self-awareness and nervous system regulation. * Learn how to recognize and gently interrupt negative thought patterns * Practice observing thoughts without becoming them * Use journaling as a tool for self-regulation and emotional processing * Receive prompts, handouts, and daily practices to continue at home * Begin building a more compassionate and mindful relationship with your inner voice You may notice sensations in the body as you bring awareness to your thoughts—this is part of the practice. We are not here to fix or change anything, only to observe and become aware. You can witness your mind without becoming it. 📅 Tuesday, May 12 from 6:00 - 7:30p 📍 Sozo Healing House, 51 W. Elliot Rd., Suite 103 (Classroom), Tempe AZ 💛 Suggested Donation: $10 - 20 🌿 Reciprocity available – all are welcome Makaila, a Medicine…