The Mind - Alan Watts

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Worrying about upcoming events can create a negative cycle that affects sleep and appetite, while constant mental activity can be compared to a drug addiction to thoughts, requiring a conscious effort to quiet the mind naturally.

Insights

  • Dwelling on future events, such as surgeries, can create a harmful loop of anxiety that affects sleep and appetite, emphasizing the importance of breaking this cycle to maintain mental well-being.
  • The incessant need for mental stimulation and avoidance of silence can become an addictive pattern of thought, requiring a deliberate approach to quieting the mind without force, allowing it to settle naturally for improved mental health.

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Breaking the Cycle of Overthinking

  • Worrying about upcoming events, like an operation, can lead to a vicious cycle where worrying about worrying exacerbates the issue, impacting sleep and appetite negatively.
  • Constant mental activity, fueled by a fear of silence and a desire to escape oneself, can be likened to a drug addiction to thoughts, necessitating a conscious effort to quiet the mind by not actively trying to do so, allowing it to naturally calm down.
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