The Shift (2)

We shift our attention from the outer to the inner world by maintaining a moment-to-moment awareness of every thought, feeling and action. Here ends the unobserved life. From now on, nothing happens inadvertently.

I am

What we think about defines and characterizes us.  Proverbially, from the Old Testament: “As you think, so you are.” And, famously, from Descartes: “I think, therefore I am.” Which begs the question: Who are we when we’re not thinking?

Amassment

Some men think they can increase their value by increasing their holdings. This is hand-me-down thinking.

The best advice I never got

Be quiet. Stop ruminating.

What I think

If all I know is what I think, I don’t know very much.