Is It Possible to Stop Thinking?

What is the nature of thought? Why do we think? Why do we do so much of it? Why is it so hard to stop? And is stopping even possible?
In today's KZbin video, I explore why the thinking mind has such a strong grip on us. I discuss our attachment to thinking, our fear of not thinking, and how we can take back the reins of our mind and start getting it to do what our higher mind actually wants it to do.
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[@malcolmnicoll1165]

“You are free and that is why you are lost.” - Franz Kafka

[@kathleenwharton2139]

Just change your thoughts to Grateful thoughts. Gratitude has been scientifically proven to help our body repair. 😊❤

[@EmpoweredToBeMe]

Good start. Stop watching the news 😊

[@chriswalter6793]

So true ! We are fooled we have created more time on her hands because of technology. But instead of (possibly mindfully) doing the menial tasks that have been now done by tech , we spend it immersed in mindless entertainment such as our phones, social media, shopping ...

[@Newbill17]

That was very calming. I needed to hear this message.

[@lesliecampbell7699]

In finding my true center. I'm finding my true bliss.. thank you for showing me the way. Peace brother 🙏

[@jacksonkerchis]

Zen is letting come and letting go whatever comes and whatever goes... A favorite quote from one of my Zen teachers... :)

[@Sanjay-fp2ry]

A beautiful insight into the mind and how to live in a state of awareness. Always so grateful to Todd for sharing such wonderful wisdom. Beautiful teachings.

[@Anomous2024]

Todd, thanks for sharing and very well said.

[@FreeManStew]

Had my morning Jeffrey watching this. Today will be a good day. Thank your for the peace your bringing much love brother

[@ToddPerelmuter]

Much love back

[@cath.11]

Thank you for this video✨I love it⭐

[@ShivMathur]

My book “Meditation and Spirituality a philosophy” has shown the method of how to stop thinking about unnecessary things or even completely stop all thoughts when needed

[@doriachege2373]

I just have sensory overload. I so appreciate the wisdom and experiences you share.

[@ishapattanashettar9504]

Thank you 🙏🙏❤

[@lindasharpe3922]

I think we have all been on the page of your subject: consistent chatter that leads into negative situations or hijack are intentions, not so good. Your KZbin suggestions are life saving, thank you Todd.

[@rogerbernard9572]

How do you do it? You just get better and better and more relevant in my life. Thank you🤓❤️🙏👍

[@Colleen858]

I am going through several losses in my life right now. My Sister passed away on May 18 followed by my Niece a little over a month later. Yesterday one of my Outdoor Kitties passed away peacefully sleeping in his bed on the porch with no warning or indication why. He was 14 years old. I feel so much grief and I do not know how to handle it ❤️

[@jwh8228]

I really like your videos. When I was your age, you are the kind of person I would want as a good friend. Keep up the good work.

[@stefanbauer3760]

Danke!

[@ToddPerelmuter]

Thank you so much for your generosity 🙏

[@lesleyM84]

i have learned to be protective of my time and attention… watching only good growth and introspective learning videos especially from your channel, Todd, as you have truly and mightily walked the real walk…. don’t watch any hollyweird stuff and stay very surface level on the “news” and events of this earthly space.. being in a constant, present, meditative, prayerful communication, is my jam!! I feel this allows what is best for me, while also radiating out into the quantum entanglement we are all threads of, be better too❣️🌟❣️🌟🙌👍🏼🕊️❣️🕊️❣️

[@lesleyM84]

just recently watched the beautifully animated “The Little Prince” here on youtube.. it was wonderful!! there are many animation videos that are dear in their messages and so beautifully done… The Boy, The Mole and The Fox is perfectly blessing as well..

[@SIERRATREES]

Instead of media and entertainment, I too prefer to watch learning materials. I study history and solve maths problems. My horror movie of choice, that I watched recently was to study Macbeth, a supernatural horror drama, written in 16 cent, threaded with beautiful English prose.

[@lesleyM84]

@@SIERRATREES my forever FAV is Franco Zeffirelli’s screenplay of Romeo&Juliet🌟❣️🕊️❣️pure perfection

[@highonham9014]

You are awesome....such a spiritual knowledge....love you....human mind

[@ToddPerelmuter]

Love YOU

[@Truthlove4u]

Much love❤

[@maryhelenmannie9831]

Namaste 🙏🏻 I want to say "thank you" for this video but those words don't convey my gratitude to you.

[@SIERRATREES]

The human mind was designed for a quiet introspective day, just foraging quietly. The amount of mechanized distractions via iPhones, jack hammers, motorbikes, leaf blowers etc., that I encounter each seem so counter to that.

[@boblatkey7160]

My electric unicycle is meditation. It is me and my balance and my surroundings and what I can see and hear and feel, I am in tune with my body and I am 100% present. 😂

[@from-Texas]

If you identify with your thoughts, you become those thoughts. Be the witness to these thoughts as a beginning to understand your functioning in the cosmos.

[@rickmallinson3137]

Drop the mic. This 15 minute video is a perfect companion to "Stillness Speaks" by Eckhart Tolle. I am glad your older brother turned you on to him. Namaste

[@kennelson3848]

Nothing really happens..no thing..😊❤

[@caleblupolt4044]

Working on cutting down my screen time. Wish me luck!

[@milesterya242]

Hi Todd, can you also indicate on your next upload on how different genres of music affects our self I wanna know more from you ❤ please

[@ToddPerelmuter]

Music definitely affects our mood. Film and television composers know this very well. Even ancient tribal drums could induce spiritual experiences. I will go more into this in a blog

[@milesterya242]

@@ToddPerelmuter thanks Todd send love ❤️

[@meghabarwe9235]

🙏🌹

[@alienoverlordsnow1786]

🙂❤👍✌

[@YasasJaya9]

Thank you!