It's time to befriend your inner enemy

It was a typical Saturday morning, and Sarah was getting ready for her weekly yoga class. She stretched her arms above her head and took a deep breath, trying to clear her mind of any distractions. But as she began to move through her sun salutations, her thoughts kept drifting to the same place: her inner critic.

No matter how hard she tried to focus on her breath and the present moment, her inner critic seemed determined to bring her down. It whispered words of doubt and insecurity, telling her she wasn't good enough, that she would never be able to master the more advanced poses, and that everyone else in the class was judging her.

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Sarah tried to push the thoughts away, but they kept creeping back in. She was getting frustrated and losing her focus. Finally, she decided to take a break and sit down on her mat. She closed her eyes and took a few deep breaths, trying to calm herself.

That's when she heard a small voice in the back of her head. It was gentle and kind, and it said, "Sarah, you don't have to listen to that inner critic. You are strong and capable, and you are doing a great job. Keep focusing on your breath and let the rest go."

Sarah was surprised by the voice. She had never heard it before, and she didn't know where it had come from. But it felt good to hear something positive, and she decided to listen to it. She focused on her breath and let go of the negative thoughts. As she did, she felt her body relax and her mind clear.

After class, Sarah went home and sat down to meditate. She closed her eyes and tried to focus on her breath, but the inner critic was back, louder and more persistent than before. It was like a relentless enemy, determined to bring her down.

Sarah felt overwhelmed and frustrated. She didn't want to listen to the inner critic anymore, but she didn't know how to make it stop. That's when she remembered the kind voice from earlier. She focused on it and tried to let go of the negative thoughts.