Tranquilize -

In the wild, animals are tranquilized when they become a danger to themselves or others. In our lives, the "danger" is often internal. Is it a looming deadline? A social media spiral? Identifying the specific source of your agitation is the first step toward sedating it. 2. Practice "Samatha" (Mental Stillness)

Sometimes, to save the situation, you have to 1. Identify the "Predator" tranquilize

When your mind wanders (and it will), gently guide it back without judgment. 3. The Power of "Probable Impossibilities" In the wild, animals are tranquilized when they

Put the phone in another room. If you aren’t looking at the noise, it can’t shout at you. In the wild

The ancient practice of samatha aims to tranquilize the body and mind to bring the mind to total stillness.