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Originally Posted by chrisrushton  I google translated it. Interesting to read but I wish I understood more German to get the most out of it.
I especially liked the Increased Productivity with Zen post. Forgive me my ignorance if google translated this wrong but the quote "Du bist nicht dein Gedanken" google translates to you are not your thoughts troubles me. Maybe it's me getting all metaphysical but I believe that your thoughts feelings and opinions are what make you, you. Skin, bone and muscle are similar, often interchangeable between people, it's the intangible aspects that define you.
I'd like to know more about what you mean in this quote.
I'd also like you to get a message board so I don't have to write about your blog on Steve's website. Sorry but the question intrigued me and I had to ask |
"You are not your thoughts" is a relatively common message in modern new age spiritual teachings.
Your thoughts arise from the surface you, the ego. Below that level is the quiet, still, spiritual you that's connected to the Source and beyond thinking.
Your habitual thinking does make you uniquely you, but you might say it's your ego that needs you to even be unique. Beyond the ego, we're all connected to each other, the universe, the Source.
I recommend reading "A New Earth" by Eckhart Tolle for a pretty in-depth view on this topic.