Step Back and Observe

When a thought arises,
don’t rush to agree with it or fight against it.
And when you find yourself tangled in a web of negative thinking,
take a step back and simply observe.
Even the stickiest thoughts lose their grip
when you stop struggling and just watch.
When opinions clash,
that’s often the moment when tension builds.
Instead of reacting, pause.
Don’t try to win or surrender—
just understand the other perspective as it is.
A different thought isn’t a wrong thought.
And when you feel caught in mental conflict,
one step back is all it takes to stay free.