How many thoughts do I have on any given day? Quick research on the web would suggest anywhere from 10,000 to 60,000. Given 16 hours awake this would suggest a thought every one or six seconds approximately. I am not sure about the research behind these numbers but a quick 30 second self-test seems to confirm that they are in the correct range. There are a few interesting points to note regarding this.
These thoughts (or self-talk) are the building blocks that define our identities. The majority of our thoughts don't change from day to day (researchers estimate 90%) so our identities are reasonably static and slow to change.
The sheer volume of thoughts seem to suggest to me that we are inherently unfocused and in a state of tension. As we would expect, to become focused requires an effort of the mind. Perhaps unexpectedly and paradoxically to become relaxed requires an effort of the mind also.
Are you thinking too much? How about thinking less so you can think more on any given subject? How about thinking about not thinking so much? How about not thinking?
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But do you recognize a constant 'chatter' in your mind?
I agree that everything is translated from reality onto the plane of our perception and much is lost in that translation.
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