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Leaves on the stream

You don't have to chase every leaf.

June 27, 2026

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ACT poster — Leaves on the stream (chatgpt-020154) — You don't have to chase every leaf.

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Place each thought on a leaf and watch it float downstream. Defusion — seeing thoughts as passing events, not commands.

Borrowed from

Where this spill came from — follow the threads outward.

The Happiness Trap: Extra Bits (leaves on a stream exercise)
Russ Harris
Get Out of Your Mind — Bonus Worksheets
Hayes ACT Self-Help Materials / Steven C. Hayes
Embracing Your Demons: An Overview of ACT
Russ Harris