Caffeine for the Soul with Michael Neill The Relative Impotence of Thought
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Nov 3, 2025 Explore the intriguing concept that thought alone has no real power without consciousness. Discover how fleeting thoughts can morph into compelling stories when given too much attention. Michael shares a vivid example of a daughter's nightmare, illustrating the chasm between imagined fears and reality. By recognizing thoughts as mere energy, he encourages listeners to let them pass without attachment. Ultimately, he reveals how our feelings can serve as a compass for the quality of our thinking, guiding us toward deeper self-awareness.
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Childhood Nightmare And Dream Removal
- Michael Neill describes calming his daughter Maisie by 'pulling the dream out of her ear' after a nightmare about the cat dying.
- She later could still imagine the cat dying, showing thoughts can persist even after reassurance.
Thoughts Only Gain Power When We Feed Them
- Thoughts passing through the mind are mostly harmless until we turn them into stories and dwell on them.
- The power of a thought is the power we give it by repeatedly thinking and owning it.
Morning Thought Stream Example
- Michael Neill reads a stream-of-consciousness example of morning thoughts to show how random internal monologue can be.
- He points out that left alone, the thought stream flows by and usually doesn't disrupt your day.
