I was thinking about the post from yesterday (talk about irony). It would be interesting if we could somehow measure the speed at which we think—a speedometer to thought. Perhaps this exists in the world of neuroscience and I’ll admit I’m too tired from thinking to go and do the research on this. This speedometer would tell you how fast your brain is working on its thoughts. Better yet perhaps what is needed is an RPM (Rounds Per Minute) gauge. That would actually be a better tool because it measures motion, how fast the gears are turning inside the engine, but not necessarily movement, how fast the engine is propelling the machine over distance.
Yes, the RPM gauge is perfect because many times when burdened by over-thinking the gears are turning at a high rate but not producing any results (distance covered or decisions made). I feel that sometimes my RPM gauge would be off in the ‘red zone’ somewhere for many hours of the day.
There is the flip side to this idea of over-thinking and that is non-thinking. I’m not talking about setting out into the world without a care or thought in the world. I’m referring to the process of meditation. The process of quieting the mind. I have begun meditating at least once a day a few weeks ago and it is a very interesting experience. The task of trying to “quiet the mind” is difficult but from what experienced practitioners tell me gets much easier and better with time and practice. I must admit that over the past couple of weeks I have let the practice slip just a bit.
I presently find myself getting the mind quiet for a moment and then start to think about something. The mind latches on and starts to think it over and then… “thought.” I say the word “thought” and then return to focus on the breath. At first this is very frustrating because my conscious mind continually wants to work on something. It has been conditioned that way and I am trying to unlearn old habits. I am trying to achieve a place of non-thinking in the moment. A place of relaxation that is free of high RPM thinking. I know this is possible but is it possible within me? I also wonder how many people have issues with over-thinking?
Just as with any endeavor practice and persistence are important to succeed.
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