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If we really are what we perceive, let’s take a look. First, in my opinion, thinking is a narrow thing the mind does. The mind has capabilities far beyond thought.
Thoughts: Neuroscience tells us on average, 60,000 cross our path daily. That is a river of thoughts, one every waking second.
I have a few thoughts to share on this subject.
What percentage of thoughts are about the past and future? We want to not dissociate, not to leave this present moment to wander into the past or future worry.
What percentage are negative or emotionally charged? Realize negative thought powers depression, anxiety, PTSD and other disorders.
What percentage are positive? We can replace the negative thoughts with positive ones. Change your thoughts at this core level and reap the benefits.
Answering these questions may bring some clarity to your thoughts patterns and eventual behavior.
We have a few options. Grasp whatever thought appears before us. That seems to let chance dictate our lives.
If we have a mental disorder, say PTSD, we are dominated by trigger thoughts and emotions. Give in to ruminating and you will suffer.
The next option is to grasp only the positive thoughts. This is a much better path for our wellbeing.
Another choice is to let thought fade, then remain in the present moment, focused.
Small actions can make big changes.
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Posted by sergism on January 29, 2020 at 5:48 pm
This is a fascinating subject, Marty. I know that I can be a little too meta sometimes 😉 and thinking has, for me, been a powerful tool in my healing. I am actually writing more about it right now 😀
Posted by Marty on January 29, 2020 at 6:49 pm
Please expound
I am talking about thought that is not directed by us
We can research and read and gain knowledge and wisdom
But when it comes to letting the mind ruminate it attracts the negative
When do we have time to let the mind rest
Or be present to be happy
Do you think you are happy when you are thinking
Posted by sergism on January 29, 2020 at 6:57 pm
I’ve learned that if I ain’t happy when I am thinking then I have to fix something. I can’t avoid to think, there’s always something going on up there. But if that is something destructive I need to go straight to the core and turn those thoughts into something beautiful, turn them into happiness. Maybe that’s why I’m an artist 😀
Posted by sergism on January 29, 2020 at 7:12 pm
Just posted what I was writing about it 😀
Posted by Marty on January 29, 2020 at 7:25 pm
I agree with you
The next step is to think less be present more
Happiness needs some present space not filled with clutter
A concert pianist a famed artist a musician or great athlete
They are not thinking when performing
Posted by sergism on January 29, 2020 at 7:34 pm
As a musician, I do think when I play. But it is true that I am aware of what is happening, I’m present (I play improv music) because I am having a dialog with other musicians. When I perform my thinking becomes as abstract as when I meditate. The whole me works in harmony 🙂
Posted by Marty on January 29, 2020 at 7:36 pm
Yes. We enter into the task from repetitions
Hitting a baseball at the professional level
Thinking takes five seconds
A 95 mph fastball gives you .03 seconds
Strike one two three
You lose if you’re trying to think