In order to cultivate nonattachment and reduce attachment to ego, individuals can adopt a practice of "sometimes" thinking. The idea is to recognize when the mind is creating inflexible self-stories such as "I am" or "I can't," and instead add the disclaimer "sometimes" to such thoughts. This creates space and helps one to recognize the impermanence of the self. For example, someone who believes "I am anxious" can shift to "I am anxious sometimes." This practice can help people see themselves as more than the story their mind creates and be open to exploring options and taking risks.
