Don’t turn observation into an activity

Following is an excerpt from a samvaad (dialogue) session with Acharya Prashant.

Question: Sir, whenever life appears to be miserable, I have this habit of observing the mind.

Acharya Prashant: Actually, observation and relaxation are one.

When you are relaxed, then there is no need to observe. Observation is not a need. It cannot happen…