The prefrontalcortex loves to think that it's the only sentient thing in the human body. It's not.
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I find the Dzogchen perspective more helpful, in that it doesn't see thought as any more of a problem than any other phenomena. As long as it is seen for what it is without identification, there's no aversion necessary.
There isn't even any need to "quiet" thoughts, if they're seen as thoughts, as emptiness, rather than self.
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I'm with the Zen guys on this. Come to think of it, I'm probably a crypto Zen Buddhist in more ways than one. Not, mind, because thoughts are so dangerous. They're mostly just annoying and distracting.
#NotAllThoughts, though. -
Aren't they mostly just annoying if you're unaware of the fact that they're empty phenomena? If I see thoughts as they are, why would they be any more annoying than an itch, or any other sensation?
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I suppose I'd say the problem with thoughts is taking them to be solid reality, not necessarily the thoughts per se. But I think the same applies to any phenomenon. Seems we're pretty much in agreement. (Or not?)
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I don't know. This discussion is sort of circumspect and theoretical, I feel. Thoughts are objects, like particles. But just like I don't want too much dust on my windshield, I don't want too many thoughts in my consciousness.
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Yes. It would have been more accurate for me to start with: "If you are bothered by incessant mental chatter, try this practice. It worked for me."
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Yes. But then, that would not sound as cool! I'm all for sounding cool. I mean, I'm a rooster, so don't take my advice on that. Crowing impressively is sort of half the job.
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We're all weird birds, tweeting into the void.
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Yes. I have merely accepted my feathery, fluttery, flapping form. Prancing, preening pride in pecking is its own awakening.
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