Do you ever feel like you’re standing in a wind tunnel of negative thoughts? Statistics show the average person deals with up to 48,000 negative thoughts a day, creating a cycle of stress and anxiety. In this summary of Chapter 3 of Choosing Presence, author Jim Heaney explains how to "flip the switch" on inner chaos. Learn why stillness is more than just silence—it is a powerful command and the ultimate gateway to spiritual energy and lasting peace.

Are you physically present but mentally miles away? Discover how the "unconscious mind" fuels stress and how the practice of presence can help you break free from the ego's grip.