Can You Trust Your Thoughts? Understanding the Overactive Mind

Can we control thoughts & should we try? Explore mental chatter, stressful thinking & what happens when we believe everything the mind says Understanding the Overactive Mind Can we actually control our thoughts? Should we try to stop them? Why does the mind sometimes become so noisy, repetitive or difficult to switch off? And perhaps most importantly: Can we trust everything our mental chatter tells us? In this experiential mindfulness and emotional awareness class, we’ll explore the fascinating relationship between thoughts, stress and emotional reactions. What kinds of thoughts tend to dominate our awareness? Why do certain thoughts seem to grab our attention more strongly than others? How can we tell when we’ve become caught in a stressful thought? And what happens when a thought becomes the starting point for an entire emotional chain reaction? Through guided awareness practices, discussion and an immersive meditative story, we’ll explore a different way of relating to the constant stream of thoughts moving through the mind. The goal isn’t to force the mind to become silent. So what is the alternative? Come explore the question for yourself. What to Expect This is not a lecture or traditional meditation class. Each session combines practical teaching, guided awareness practices, an immersive meditative story, and time for reflection, questions and connection. No previous mindfulness or meditation experience is required. Come for one session or join us for several. Each class stands on its own while also forming part of the six-part From Striving to Thriving series. Learn More About All 6 sessions: https://consciouslivingsolutions.com/from-striving-to-thriving-edmonton/ Registration Standard Drop-In: $25 + GST and Eventbrite fees A limited number of complimentary Community Access spaces are also available for anyone for whom cost would otherwise be a barrier. About the Facilitator Lise Villeneuve is an author, mindfulness educator, Reiki Master, and founder of Conscious Living Solutions. She holds an Honours B.A. in Psychology from the University of Alberta and is a trained Health & Wellness Coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in New York. She is the author of multiple books exploring mindfulness, emotional awareness, personal growth and conscious living, including her transformational fiction novel, Unplugging from the Game: Remembering the Real You, endorsed by Dr. Sue Morter, Suzanne Giesemann, Mary O’Malley and Marci Shimoff. For more than two decades, Lise has explored the relationship between the mind, body, emotions and consciousness, bringing together psychology, mindfulness, self-awareness and practical tools for navigating everyday life. Her approach is warm, grounded and experiential, helping people better understand themselves and reconnect with their own inner resources. For more information: www.consciouslivingsolutions.com