What (Even) Are Thought Processes: Thought Process Thursday

[AI assisted:]In this episode of Thought Process Thursday recorded live on Jan 30, 2025, I explored the intricate relationship between thinking and meditation examining common misconceptions, such as the belief that meditation requires the complete absence of thought, and discuss how thought processes can both hinder and support practice.I also introduce key questions that can shift our perspective on thinking, such as:What is a thought process?When is thinking necessary, and when is it not?How does over-identification with thinking shape our identity?Can deep inquiries, like Zen koans, cut off habitual thought patterns?Through reflections on samatha practice, cognitive processing, and the potential to quiet the mind without fear, this episode invites listeners to reconsider their relationship with thinking—both in meditation and in daily lifeClosing Message:Josh leaves listeners with a thought-provoking question: What would life be like if you didn’t have a thought for two years? He encourages contemplation of personal narratives and their role in shaping our reality.Want to be a guest on Inner Skilled? Send Josh Dippold a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/innerskilled Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.