Posted by Phyl on January 6, 2003, at 19:36:56
In reply to Re: What is a busy mind?, posted by Noa on January 6, 2003, at 18:41:16
> Ok, here is one to ponder--maybe you guys can help me understand this one better.
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> "The mind is an excellent tool, but a terrible friend."
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> What do you think?. Hmmm. First, thanks to all of you who replied to my original question. I'll bet most people fantasize, but it isn't something they go around explaining for no particular reason.
As for the quote, Noa. Could it mean that the mind is wonderful when you are able to use it well and "efficiently" but if you "confide in it" -- tell it too much, question it too much, keep secrets with it, it bogs down and turns its back on you? It just isn't able to help. It wants to just do a good job and not be "hampered" by extraneous, incidental, frivolous matters?
It's a very thought-provoking statement. I'd like to see what others think it means. Thanks.
I'll probably go to bed and keep turning this around in my mind now for a couple of hours. (Sigh)
poster:Phyl
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