How often do you get caught up in your thoughts — caught up in some story, not even realizing you’ve been hooked?
Like in a dream, we are often oblivious to the fact that we are acting based on a story we’re telling ourselves.
When this happens in our waking life, we lose sight of the present moment, forgetting to turn at our exit and questioning whether we turned off the stove, or locked the front door. Lost in the overactive dialogue playing on the loudspeaker of our mind, we forget where we’re headed, and the present reality becomes distorted.
Our thoughts are essential; they often dominate as the driving force behind our actions, feelings, and moods and can be the root of habitual patterns that prevent our growth.
I lived most of my life lost in my mind, acting based on what I was thinking and not on what was actually unfolding in the here and now. Many times, this led me astray, propelling me to start an argument and ultimately wage a war. It left me f…
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