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>> The goal is not to stop talking to ourselves. That would be a bad thing. This... has not been my experience at all. When the mind is able to be quiet, this
by artificialLimbs 4y ago
>> The goal is not to stop talking to ourselves. That would be a bad thing.
This... has not been my experience at all. When the mind is able to be quiet, this is when inspiration and insight is most likely to occur. I have best been able to cultivate the environment for a quiet mind (still a daily practice...) by focusing all attention on one spot in the body, over and over again, as much as possible through the day during any activity.
- mekoka 4y agoI found that quote strange, as well. Considering that so many of our problems can be traced directly to the constant inner dialogue (in one form or another), and considering how difficult it is to reach a state where you lose the habit, let alone the ability, I also think it was unnecessary. The most habitual meditators still have to work at quieting their minds. If you find yourself in the midst of a rainy storm and are looking for shelter, it'd be strange to first acknowledge the usefulness of water.