The difference between thinking versus looking

The episode discusses the distinction between thinking about our experiences and direct looking at them. The speaker emphasizes the importance of looking at the essence of a problem rather than dwelling on high-level thoughts. An example is given about a person in the community who felt they were drinking more than desired. Instead of thinking about the problem, the speaker encourages genuinely looking at the discomfort or sensations that arise before reaching for a drink. By shifting from abstract thinking to direct looking, new insights and understanding can emerge.