Why Do You React Before You Even Think?

Have you ever reacted to something and only afterwards wondered, “Why did I react like that?”Someone says something. You hear it.Then your mind interprets it.It becomes personal.An emotion rises.And before you know it, you’ve already reacted.But what if that reaction isn’t actually one thing?What if different parts of your inner world are doing different things before you even become aware of the reaction?In this episode of Decoding U, we explore an ancient framework that maps the mind into different functions - including Manas, Ahaṃkāra, and Buddhi.Not as complicated philosophical concepts to memorize, but as a way of understanding what happens inside you when you overthink, feel hurt, become defensive, take criticism personally, or react before you’ve really thought about what happened.You’ll explore:• What happens between an event and your reaction• Why the mind can interpret something before you consciously examine it• How the sense of “I” makes experiences feel personal• Why the ego may not be the enemy we think it is• What Buddhi - discernment and wise judgment, actually does• And how observing these different processes can create a pause between what happens and what you do nextThe interesting question isn't only, “Why did I react?”It is:“What happened before I became the story?”Welcome to Decoding U - a space where timeless wisdom helps us make sense of modern life.Hosted by Jyoti Khatri.