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Apr 22, 2026 4 min

Dealing with the unpleasant thoughts

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Why is it that the more we try to control our thoughts, the louder they seem to get? In this episode, Keiko introduces the Japanese concept of Sonomama—leaving things exactly as they are. Through humor and relatable metaphors, we learn why our thoughts are like "spam emails" or "farts": natural occurrences that only gain power when we judge them or try to change them. Join us for a practice of loosening the grip and finding freedom in the "as-is."

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