Changeable Podcast EP367: “No matter what” is a powerless thought
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Aug 18, 2025 Dive into the power of seemingly final thoughts like 'no matter what' and discover why they can be misleading. The discussion highlights how such thoughts influence decisions and habits, creating an illusion of certainty. By recognizing their transient nature, listeners can free themselves from emotional chains. The conversation offers fresh perspectives on the untruths that often shape our realities and encourages a deeper understanding of thought's impermanence.
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Habit Decision Feels Like A Closed Case
- A community member described deciding "I'm just going to eat that when I get home no matter what."
- That decision felt final and immediately drove the behavior of the habit.
Big Thoughts Are Still Just Thoughts
- Thoughts like "no matter what" are still just thoughts without causal power.
- Dr. Amy Johnson calls them dead, inert reflections that cannot act or make things happen.
Three Words Can Feel Final
- Short phrases like "what's the point?" carry a scent of finality despite being simple words.
- Their power comes from flow of consciousness, not from any objective truth.
