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Is it really possible to change from a negative outlook (beginning at childhood & reinforced by life, due to lots of unhappy and tough circumstances not of my making?) Wondering how long it takes to see the “results” of a meditation practice that makes such a difference that you feel your chatter has lessened and is less negative? Specifically I’m interested in quieting my very overactive mind and it’s flood of negative and critical thoughts and worry. I meditate, but have a lifetime of experience in dealing with this. My hyperactive, negative, chattering mind has a way of spoiling things for me. Is there ever a point where your mind starts to really change? I’ve been trying, but often, and especially in crisis or frustrating circumstances, negative chatter wins. Signed: pessimist who doesn’t want to be one.

Marie R.

I can relate to this question a lot because I tend to see the worst whenever my mood goes downhill. Even if I

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