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Why Our Minds Wander: Understand the Science and Learn How to Focus Your Thoughts
Aimed at new and intermediate seekers looking for practical advice, backed up by science and from an expert in the field. This is where science meets spirituality.Published in association with the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS). The mission of the IONS is to reveal the interconnected nature of reality through scientific exploration and personal discovery. Established in 1973 by Apollo 14 astronaut Dr Edgar Mitchell, the 6th man to walk on the moon and as a direct result of his profound experience in space, IONS uses the rigor of science to explore our inner space, understanding that both objective knowledge and subjective knowing are both valid and necessary.IONS has a growing and engaged following, they host regular online workshops and in person events at their Earthrise Retreat Center. IONS will promote the series to their members and followers. 79k, 13.5k, 4.3k, 38k subscribers.Will appeal to readers of Charley Morley, Michael Corballis and Theresa Cheung.
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Published December 19, 2023
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January 23, 2025
An interesting read, definitely more scientific and slightly on the boring side. Was helpful in understanding thought process
November 1, 2024
I found this to be quite disappointing.
As someone who struggles a lot with their unconscious mind (strange dreams, intrusive thoughts, persistent mind wandering etc), I went into this book full of hope that it would shed a new light on it all. For me, I feel like the book focussed far too much on explaining the scientific reasons behind the mind wandering, rather than outlining new and exciting ways for it to be curbed.
There was no eureka moment for me.
What did I learn from this book?
1. You are not your thoughts. Consciousness is separate from your thoughts and identifying with them, both good and bad, pulls you away from the present.
2. It’s better to mind wander about the future rather than the past.
Nothing else for me to say really.
As someone who struggles a lot with their unconscious mind (strange dreams, intrusive thoughts, persistent mind wandering etc), I went into this book full of hope that it would shed a new light on it all. For me, I feel like the book focussed far too much on explaining the scientific reasons behind the mind wandering, rather than outlining new and exciting ways for it to be curbed.
There was no eureka moment for me.
What did I learn from this book?
1. You are not your thoughts. Consciousness is separate from your thoughts and identifying with them, both good and bad, pulls you away from the present.
2. It’s better to mind wander about the future rather than the past.
Nothing else for me to say really.
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