Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
What happens when you try not to think about something? Usually, the mind does exactly the opposite.
In this excerpt from The Distraction Epidemic talk, Mingyur Rinpoche uses a simple and humorous exercise to show why fighting distraction, anxiety, or uncomfortable experiences can sometimes make them stronger.
He explores how this pattern appears in everyday life—in our relationships, at work, when we cannot sleep, and even in the way we react to something as simple as heat.
Instead of trying to force the mind into submission, Rinpoche invites us to understand how it works and to discover a more open, balanced way of relating to our experience.
Watch the full talk and explore more teachings and guided practices from Mingyur Rinpoche on Joy of Living Online:
joy.tergar.org
What happens when you try not to think about something? Usually, the mind does exactly the opposite.
In this excerpt from The Distraction Epidemic talk, Mingyur Rinpoche uses a simple and humorous exercise to show why fighting distraction, anxiety, or uncomfortable experiences can sometimes make them stronger.
He explores how this pattern appears in everyday life—in our relationships, at work, when we cannot sleep, and even in the way we react to something as simple as heat.
Instead of trying to force the mind into submission, Rinpoche invites us to understand how it works and to discover a more open, balanced way of relating to our experience.
Watch the full talk and explore more teachings and guided practices from Mingyur Rinpoche on Joy of Living Online:
joy.tergar.org
