The Great Thought
The Great Thought I was feeling down and bored, staring into my glass bowl, when it somehow brought a sense of peace to my mind. While observing insects, a question popped up: If thoughts are life, then why can’t we control them as we wish? A few seconds later, an answer emerged alongside the question. As per my observation, ironically, our reality is not designed by the physical world—the physical world is merely an input. For example, a rock is a physical substance, but the perceived reality of that substance differs for each individual. Thoughts are the true designers of your life. I categorize three main factors explaining why we cannot easily control them: Continuous Engagement: The mind is constantly running, stimulating thoughts even when you try to keep quiet. The background noise—whether rooted in your past or your future—is always striving to keep you engaged. It acts like a perpetual engine. Sometimes, I feel this is the reason reality is so hard to decod...