"Your mind is an instrument, a tool. It is there to be used for a specific task, and when the task is completed, you lay it down. As it is, I would say about 80 to 90 percent of most people's thinking is not only repetitive and useless, but because of it's dysfunctional and often negative nature, much of it is also harmful. Observe your mind and you will find this to be true. It causes a serious leakage of vital energy."
- Eckhart Tolle, The Power of Now
Spiritual teachings advise us to observe and allow our thoughts, see them pass like storm clouds and not let them taint and taunt our life experience.. instead, to replace our negative thoughts with ideas of what we want, need and dream about in life... and hopefully watch them come true:) Hugs.
Blessings,
Chatgirl
Great quote! The mind is a thought generating machine, which is probably the greatest evolutionary tool we have. Unfortunately, it has taken control of our lives :(
ReplyDeleteHere is one of my favourite article about the Mind:
http://www.unifiedstream.com/your-only-problem-is-your-own-mind/
And here is one of my favourite TED Talks on Science & Spirituality. Jeff Lieberman talks about the mind, and I really like the way he communicates his message.
https://youtu.be/N0--_R6xThs
Have a good weekend! :)