The Silent or Quiet Mind
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The Silent or Quiet Mind
Thoughts view of the silent mind is like playing peek-a-boo with a baby. It hasn’t developed a conceptual view of itself and its environment. Thus, the baby perceives that you are gone when it covers its eyes so it cannot see you. So, it is thrilled when it removes its hands and sees you. Unlike the baby, you are able to see and understand the difference between the baby’s and your perception. Likewise, the silent mind understands the abilities and limitations of thought. It is able to see and understand what thought cannot.
Consequently, thought is unable to comprehend what is seen and understood by the quiet mind.
-- Updated June 8th, 2017, 8:40 am to add the following --
Thought is the dialogue that takes place in your head. When you are quiet, free of distractions, and focus your attention on thought, you will become aware of something observing thought. This simple exercise allows you to experience consciousness, which is capable of understanding thought.
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