India, Sept. 18 -- When you are stuck in the same difficult thought or emotional pattern, your first reaction may be to look for a way out. You may ask yourself what went wrong, how to fix it or why you keep repeating the same mistake.

A US-based spiritual teacher Tara Brach, suggests starting somewhere gentler: pay attention to what is happening right now.

In a recent Instagram post, Tara Brach asks readers to shift their attention away from immediately finding the "right" solution. Instead, she suggests asking what is most in need of attention. The idea connects with themes Brach has explored for years through mindfulness, self-compassion and her RAIN practice.

Imagine that you have been replaying the same argument in your head all d...