This is a wonderful question that comes from Ionnie as she writes about her experience in my Audio Meditation Course: The 10 Sacred Habits of Meditation.  You can find it in The School of Wisdom https://theschoolofwisdom.dorothyratusny.com/ and it is also featured on Insight Timer.

The Question:  "Your explanation about letting thoughts occur helps me experience a more clear understanding of what the meditation experience is about.  I am grateful." 😊

"I am working on letting thoughts occur outside of my meditation practice without using resistance to those thoughts that do not serve me positively.  Do you have any suggestions on making those experiences flow more smoothly?"

My Answer...
Ionnie your question suggests such a wonderful level of awareness and self-reflection.  To notice one's thoughts in daily life is an example of being mindful, self-aware and observant.

In meditation, we are taught to allow our thoughts presence but to not be distracted by them; rather to return our point of focus unto our breath or another object of focus each time we become distracted.  This practice is to help train the mind outside of meditation to release thoughts that are unwanted and untrue.

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How Do I Let Go Of Thoughts That Are Not Positive? | 'ask Dorothy' | The WISDOM Podcast S2 E55

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How Do I Let Go Of Thoughts That Are Not Positive? | 'ask Dorothy' | The WISDOM Podcast S2 E55

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