The prefrontalcortex loves to think that it's the only sentient thing in the human body. It's not.
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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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You ever had a bad case of itches? Those are REALLY ANNOYING.
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The relative difference in annoyance value between sense objects is massive. Just like the difference in pain value between me punching you in the face and Mike Tyson doing so.
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So what you're saying is you punch like a girl. (Cue accusations of sexism)
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What I'm saying is I don't punch like Mike Tyson. I feel fairly confident in that. I wouldn't really recommend getting me really angry, though. I think some of my ancestors were of the mushroom-eating-and-man-murdering variety. I'm usually sort of whimpy. Until I'm not.
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I wouldn't discount the amount of presence (freedom, acceptance) that is realized before that attitude is real for you or makes sense to you.
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