A TRAIN OF THOUGHT

I first wrote this in 2006, whilst commuting by train several days a week to London. This was before I'd come across The Three Principles - which don't actually mention 'perception' as separate to thought (belief), but rather as an example of thought (along with memory, opinion, etc). 

Of course , the 3PS also explain that we don't get to choose our 'travelling companions' - but we can always choose what to pay attention to!

And so with this caveat, I hope that these words are helpful as a suggestion in how we as humans function.

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A TRAIN OF THOUGHT

‘Perception’ and ‘Experience’ are travelling companions to ‘Belief’.

Imagine them in the station waiting room as you start your journey through the day.

‘Belief’ says ‘The train is late again. This is hopeless!’
‘Perception’ scuttles off out onto the platform and gathers evidence.
It soon returns.
‘Perception’ tells ‘Belief’ “How do you always know? It IS hopeless!
You’re right again!”
‘Experience’ listens in .. and not wanting to be left out, delivers some fitting sensations.



‘Perception’ and ‘Experience’ are travelling companions to ‘Belief’.

Imagine them in the station waiting room as you start your journey through the day.
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‘Belief’ says ‘It’s a good day! People are wonderful!’
‘Perception’ scuttles off out onto the platform and gathers evidence.
It soon returns.
‘Perception’ says to ‘Belief’ “How do you do it? It IS a good day, and people ARE wonderful!
You’re right again!”
‘Experience’ listens in .. and not wanting to be left out, delivers some fitting sensations.



© KASTO 123RF IMAGES 2016


​​So ... which thoughts will you pay attention to today?

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