Simply Always Awake How Thought Loses Power When You See What Is Doing the Thinking
Jul 29, 2025
Exploring the discomfort of thought awareness can be both enlightening and challenging. The discussion emphasizes understanding what truly drives our thinking patterns. Gentle observation of thoughts is encouraged, promoting a compassionate approach to mental experiences. This perspective aims to reduce anxiety and transform perception, showcasing the power of awareness in reshaping our responses to thoughts.
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Thoughts Cause Discomfort
- Thoughts inherently cause discomfort or dysphoria for many people.
- This discomfort often leads to anxiety and identification with thoughts.
Avoidance Through Thinking
- We often avoid or suppress discomfort caused by thoughts through thinking itself.
- Many self-help methods unknowingly teach avoiding the discomfort instead of facing it.
Resistance to Discomfort
- Awareness that thoughts cause discomfort is important progress.
- However, people often react by resisting or struggling with their thoughts.