Task Positive Practices - What Are the Unsuitable State and Themes?

Self referential ideations are fueled by dopamine and cortisol, the stress hormone. Sakaya Diti and Ataba Upadana thinking about oneself are what come up. When we focus attention on task positive activities, where you're not lost in thought, it releases both glutamate,. It relaxes us, we're far more alert. And for the Buddha, focusing attention away from personalizing, selfing ideations is key.