Tools & Tips
Train your mind to stop worrying

Joseph Goldstein: Often we worry about things that don't materialize. But there are also times when we become lost in worry about real-life problems, either personal or global. Here we might use a reflection suggested by the Dalai Lama: 'If you have some fear of pain or suffering, you should examine whether there is anything you can do about it. If you can, there is no need to worry about it. If you cannot, then there is also no need to worry." As with all mental habits, the retraining of the mind takes patience and perseverance. But when we pay attention to how our minds are working, we can see how suffering is created, as well as the possibility of freedom from that suffering.