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The Power Of The Mind
Contributor:
Dianne Russell
Oct, 02 2024
Reading time:
8 mins read
All your thoughts are not yours. Your thought process and response to it. Muted thought
Exploring the origin and influences of our thoughts : Unraveling the Notion That Not Every Thought is Truly Our Own"
Exploring the Depths of the Mind
“Exploring the origin of your thoughts: unraveling the influence of the External factors on Emotions, Actions and self awareness’’
Do you ever question whether every thought you experience truly originates from within you?
Consider the spectrum of thoughts, ranging from frustration, anxiety, and self-doubt to joy, happiness, hope, and faith. The juxtaposition of feelings like inconsistency, the struggle of setting goals, and achieving nothing, against thoughts of innocence and self-worth, prompts a reflection on the source of our thoughts.
It's worth noting that while some thoughts are undoubtedly ours, the environment we inhabit often shapes our thinking, subtly guiding us to believe that reacting to every thought is the optimal response.
Mind Poll
Enter the concept of the "mind pool." This metaphorical space is where thoughts, actions, feelings, and reactions are stirred. Reflecting on the biblical story of Jesus being tempted by Satan, which unfolded in the mind, raises the question: Are some of our thoughts not entirely our own? The answer, it seems, is a resounding yes.
