Posted by Larry Hoover on February 10, 2007, at 18:42:11
In reply to Can a tongue taste itself?, posted by Declan on February 10, 2007, at 17:55:26
> (For the sake of the argument I hope not)
>
> I think the idea is that you can't listen and talk at the same time.
> If you are watching your thoughts you can't think them.
> As soon as you think you stop watching.Precisely. But, the switch back and forth is virtually instantaneous. I don't think it occurs to most people to take on that watcher mind at all.
> Personally I have always found it easier to think than do that, but they say it gets easier over time.
Oh, yes it does. And I dare say the benefit increases in proportion.
> Sometimes though there's so much chatter in my head.I used to be like that. In fact, I've often thought of that being characteristic for me. I called it brain hum. Hmmmm, I wonder when it changed?
> I like the sound of those retreats where you are not allowed to talk to anyone or have eye contact for a week.
I'm giving serious thought to going to a retreat.
In answer to your subject line, I think not.
Lar
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