Most people think meditation is about quieting the mind.
It almost never works. And if you’ve tried, you probably know why.
Telling someone “don’t think” is like asking them to sit in a sauna and not sweat.
Thoughts are not the problem — they’re conversations between many parts of you.
Some of these parts don’t feel safe.
Some are anxious.
Some are under pressure to fix things right now.
And when we try to “shut them up,” it’s like telling a distressed child not to cry.
The truth?
Meditation isn’t about silencing the mind.
It’s about listening to it.
When you learn to observe your thoughts — to really hear them — something shifts.
Conflicting parts of you begin to feel understood. They start working together instead of pulling in opposite directions.
And one day, you realize your mind feels… peaceful.
Not because you forced it to be quiet, but because there’s harmony inside.
In our weekly community gatherings, I don’t “teach” meditation as a fixed method. Instead, I hold the space as we explore together — sharing experiences, listening deeply, and learning from what naturally arises in the group
I also bring this work into corporate spaces, helping leaders connect deeply with themselves so they can lead others from that same place of presence.
If this resonates, you’re welcome to join us.
The mind doesn’t need to be silenced. It needs to be heard.
Sundar
Founder, Open Circle Yoga