What To Do If My Mind Keeps Chattering All The Time?

In self-inquiry, when you question 'who is observing my thoughts?' you realize that the separate self (ego) is the one making the inquiry, and this creates the illusion of separation between observer and observed. The instruction to 'observe your thoughts' is directed only to the ego, but once you genuinely question who is observing, the separate self dissolves and the chattering mind no longer matters. The key is not to try to maintain a state of stillness through practice, as this strengthens the sense of separation; instead, simply observe whatever arises, including thoughts about wanting to be quiet, and recognize that being/spaciousness is the ground of your awareness and is never truly lost.