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2790: Why You Can’t Stop Thoughts, But You Can Stop Suffering by Richard Paterson on How to Manage Overthinking

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Jun 8, 2023
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INSIGHT

Mind's Incessant Undercurrent

  • The mind naturally produces a continuous stream of thoughts called the undercurrent that we cannot stop or control.
  • Peace of mind cannot be found by trying to change or suppress thoughts, as the mind is inherently restless.
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Undercurrent Origin and Limits

  • The undercurrent reflects past impressions and experiences, repeating them like an autopilot program.
  • Because it arises from the past, direct attempts to change it after it happens are futile.
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Observer and Suffering Causes

  • The mind has an observer component that is aware of thoughts but is often lost in judgment or attachment.
  • Our suffering mostly arises from judging or identifying with the self-arising thoughts rather than the thoughts themselves.
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