Thinking is not the problem

no1wakesup wrote this recently and thought it worthwhile to note and agree with it,

"Thoughts are of themselves expression only....even the unconscious thought. It is the individual who owns them and is therefore at their mercy. The unconscious predicament lies in our belief that we think. You do no such thing. In this manner, thought is done for you...almost manufactured by the mind to promote the idea of time and space...and since you cannot have the perception of space without form, individuality is born.

After identification with thought is no more, thought still arises. IT MUST on this plane of existence....and that's ok.

Thought is simply not repetitive, chaotic and destructive anymore. It is no longer the thought which can land and pitch it's tent. No longer does the opportunity for roots to take ground exist. Too many associate thinking with ego which only feeds it dualistic conclusion that when thinking stops enlightenment will be there.

Thinking has never been the problem,,,it has always been the common and casual assumption that we are the ones who think. Because of this, we chase the idea that we have to control our thoughts or "I just have to watch my thoughts" or "observe them", then I will find peace. This is only a short term yet still dualistic and unconscious remedy for a "problem" or "obstruction" apparently in the way of consciousness. A "quick fix" of sorts. That is all. Blessings"

Interestinlgy just came across this wonderful piece from no1wakesup - it is a pointer - to recent thoughts of late where the thoughts and feelings have 'pitched a tent'.

Have noticed recently, something rarely felt. What might be best decribed as apathy (OK, say aversion) where it's obvious that nothing will bring lasting joy or satisfaction, not anything, not even thinking, sex, smiling or playing with the little one - which used to form some sense of relief or meaningfulness.

Though it's always been intellectually ingrained by Buddhist teachings on impermance and there's a given - yep, this is true - it doesn't seem to kick in for many years. So it's confronting when it's seen that nothing is really intrisically real or lasting and nothing will really bring joy or satisfaction.

Have even taken a small break from the Buddhist tantric school. At least for this week or next. Suppose it's in part due to taking for granted, that there is some sacred divine purpose to life, some hidden meanings.

So it's evident power or a sense of reality vested in thoughts and feelings manifest some form of agitation or sufferage as well as expectation that 'reality' is this or that or needs to be something or its needs to be known.

Can only watch these lingering thoughts as they dissolve away and not expect anything out of them or from them. They don't have any lasting reality.