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Let’s see how long this series go.
What is the Mind?
Let’s try a simple experiment right now. Close your eyes (or don’t) and attempt not to engage in internal dialogue. Take a pause. Refrain from speaking (even within yourself) for just 2-3 minutes.
If you followed the instructions, you might have noticed that your thoughts were nearly nonexistent. You’ve just experienced what is referred to as real silence. What insights did you gain from this simple activity?
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Another thing worth sharing that I found on Austin Kleon’s on Tumblr where he quotes Annie Dillard from her book The Writing Life