Sometimes our thoughts can be overwhelming 

We are bombarded with information from so many sources

There are pressures from work, family, finances and unfinished tasks lining up

Its hard to focus on one thing when other thoughts keep rushing in

Fortunately I was taught a relaxation technique more than thirty years ago

It involves deep breathing and focussing on a specific image

I have used it often to de-stress my mind and body

At first it took a lot of concentration to get it to work at all

But now I can do it at will by just thinking about it

And my random thoughts dare not step in then 

They line up outside my mind patiently waiting 

I have found it to be a great way to solve a problem or make a difficult decision

Especially when I have been wrestling with one for a long while

Once I banish those thoughts for a while they seem to solve themselves

I only let them back in if they bring a solution with them

Are you in charge of your thoughts or do they rule you?