Mental Conflict & Choosing Wisdom | Corey #3 | 4.22.22

Corey and Dhammarato discuss wholesome and unwholesome, discursive thought and other thoughts, the role of rites, rules and rituals in anxiety and panic, maintaining a state of relaxation, and satisfaction as not wanting. #anxiety #panic #mindfulnessofbreathing 

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00:00:00 Neither fiery nor icy: two unwholesome reactions

00:11:06 Fast internal dialogues: rebellion, conflict; guilt; remorse

00:15:21 Change by recognising unwholesome thoughts and choosing nurturing thoughts

00:19:11 Anxiety and panic disorder - recognising that the body is becoming tense; doing good as a rule

00:27:59 Feeling that there’s a wound to be healed; cleaning out the rules; duty to the Dhamma

00:36:48 Wanting to follow in the footsteps of valued people; things don’t need to happen

00:40:23 Gratification, danger, and escape - thoughts pulling us out of relaxation

00:48:12 Being taken out of the present moment; doing things without being tormented

01:03:31 Discursive thoughts: shoulds, woulds, coulds; types of thought

01:10:29 Western Buddhism and the goal of being thoughtless; right now is not good enough

01:16:06 Exploring satisfaction; not wanting more; immediately available; anchoring