to see later So then lets consider first of all: what is a mind in the grip of vicious circles? Well, one of the most obvious instances, is the phenomena of worry. The doctor tells you that you have to have an operation, and that has been set up so that automatically everybody worries about it. But, since worry takes away your appetite and your sleep, its not good for you. But you CAN stop worrying, and therefore you get additionally worried that you are worrying, and then, furthermore, because that is quite absurd, and youre mad at yourself because you do it, you are worried because youre worried because youre worried; that is a vicious circle. So now, can you allow your mind to be quiet? Isnt it difficult, because the mind seems to be like a monkey; jumping up and down and jabbering - all the time. Once youve learned you cant stop it. And an enormous number of people devote their lives to keeping their minds busy, and feel extremely uncomfortable with silence. When youre alone, nobodys saying anything; theres nothing to do; theres this... This worry. This ah.. Lack of distraction; Im left alone with myself. And I want to get away from myself. Im always wanting to get away from myself, thats why I go to the movies, thats why I read history stories, thats why I go after the girls or anything that you do, or get drunk or whatever. I dont want to be with myself. I feel... Queer. So, why do you wanna run away from yourself? Whats so bad about it? Why do you want to forget this? Why do you want to become this? Because you are addicted to thoughts; this drug; to think. Impulsive thinking, on and on and on and on and on; its a habit. So, theres a difficulty of stopping that activity. And you really have to stop it if you want to be sane. Because, if I talk all the time, I dont hear what anyone else has to say. And Ill end up in a situation, without having nothing to talk about but my own talking. So it is exactly the same way- If I think all the time, I wont have anything to think about except thoughts. So we all have something to think about. There are times when you simply MUST stop thinking. Well... HOW DO YOU DO THAT? The first rule is: Dont try to, because, if you do, you will be like someone trying to make rough water smooth with a flat iron, and all that will do stir it up. So, in the same way, a mild turbulent pool quiets itself when left alone, you have to know how to leave your mind alone. It will quiet itself.
Posted on: Thu, 24 Jul 2014 08:58:06 +0000
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