India, Sept. 30 -- Being aware of what is happening around you does not mean you have to carry it with you. You may notice someone's frustration, feel the tension in a room or pick up on the mood of people around you without allowing those emotions to take over your own state of mind. Learning to observe without absorbing can help you stay grounded, protect your peace and respond to situations with greater clarity.

Not every thought, emotion or conflict around you needs to become yours. You can notice what is happening, acknowledge it and allow it to pass without making it part of your own emotional world. Here are six ways to practice this in everyday life.

Start by paying attention to what you are experiencing without immediately judg...