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Scenario

How to handle disturbing thoughts during meditation

My meditation teacher says to just notice thoughts without judgment but some of my thoughts are so disturbing I am scared of what kind of person I am.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Intrusive thoughts during practice can trigger shame spirals that conflate mental phenomena with identity.

Your guide for this
Patan
Patan works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Meditation and cognitive change?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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