Thoughts are powerful - but they're not always the truth.

In this episode, Lora and Jeff wade into the murky waters of our thinking minds, exploring how thoughts shape our emotions, actions, and sense of self. We unpack the difference between active and passive thoughts, where our thoughts come from, and why missing information can cause us to fill in gaps with fear or negativity. Together, we explore tools for holding thoughts more lightly, building awareness, and finding more clarity and compassion in the noise.

We explore:

• The difference between active and passive thoughts

• How environment and experience shape the way we think

• Why missing data points often create false assumptions

• The impact of negativity bias on our daily lives

• Practical strategies for managing thought patterns

• How meditation, mindfulness, and even humming can help soothe the mind

Our adventurer rows into a heavy fog, the path ahead completely hidden. In the thick silence, every small splash, every creak of the boat feels bigger, scarier, more urgent. It would be easy to panic—to imagine monsters in the mist. But instead, he hums softly to himself, steadies his breathing, and remembers: not every sound is a threat, and not every thought needs chasing.

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Chapters
00:00 Navigating the Fog of Thoughts
02:57 Understanding the Nature of Thoughts
05:59 The Source of Our Thoughts
09:04 The Impact of Missing Data Points
11:49 The Influence of Negativity Bias
15:10 Balancing Positive and Negative Thinking
17:51 The Role of Meditation and Mindfulness
20:56 Tools for Managing Thoughts

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