You don’t think, your brain thinks – David del Rosario

You don’t think, your brain thinks.

It seems complicated to understand, but it is actually very simple and practical, according to David del Rosario.

You are not your mind

We must be aware that we live in a body and we have a brain. You are not your mind, your brain generates thoughts, that is its function among others, just like the heart pumps air or the lungs oxygen.

A thought generates an emotion, an emotion provokes an action and this brings as a consequence, this is the basis of Cognitive Behavioral Psychology and this is what David del Rosario, researcher and scientist, Telecommunications and Biomedical Engineer, has come to discover. David collects these and other reflections in his book “The book your brain doesn’t want to read”.

Choosing thoughts

We can choose what we think and therefore also what we feel, what we do and the results we get. If we are able to understand this and integrate it into our daily lives, our lives will change significantly.

Re-educating the mind is necessary nowadays, we have a lot of information but we know nothing about ourselves, our brain and our body. Be aware, you are not your mind, reeducate your brain and wake up.

Nature is our example that serves as a guide, if we observe it we realize that everything changes permanently, however, we insist on not wanting to change or leave our beliefs.

It is possible to apply scientific knowledge to understand our behavior, to question what we think we know, and to open our minds to possibilities.

We can choose our thoughts because, although we may not always have control over the external stimuli around us, we do have some control over how we interpret and respond to those stimuli.

In other words, although we cannot control everything that happens around us, we can control how we respond to what happens. We can choose to focus on the positive aspects of a situation rather than the negative, we can choose to change our interpretation of an experience to make it more positive or helpful, and we can choose to change our negative thought patterns to more positive ones.

The choice of our thoughts is also related to our ability to regulate our emotions. If we are aware of our thoughts and emotions, we can choose not to hold on to negative thoughts that may be contributing to negative emotions. Instead, we can choose to focus on more positive and helpful thoughts that can help us regulate our emotions in a healthier way.

We can choose our thoughts because we have the ability to reflect on and question our own thought patterns and choose more useful and positive interpretations and responses. While we cannot always control everything that happens around us, we can control how we respond to those situations.

The functioning of the mind

The mind is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon, and the exact process of how thoughts are generated is still a subject of research and debate in the field of psychology and neuroscience. However, we can offer a general description of how the thought generation process works.

In general terms, it is believed that thoughts are the result of the interaction between different regions of the brain that process sensory, emotional, cognitive and other types of stimuli. These regions communicate with each other through neural networks and are activated in specific patterns to produce different types of thoughts.

In addition, the mind uses memory to generate thoughts. Information stored in memory can be activated when a specific stimulus is presented, which can lead to the generation of thoughts related to that information. Thoughts can also arise from imagination and creativity, and can be influenced by factors such as emotions, beliefs and personal values.

Thought generation is believed to be a dynamic and fluid process that is influenced by many different factors. Thoughts can be conscious or unconscious, and can arise from rational and logical processes as well as from intuitive and emotional processes. In summary, the mind is a very complex system and the generation of thoughts is a multifaceted process that is still being studied and better understood.

Meditation helps us

Meditation has been the subject of scientific studies that have shown it to have several positive effects on the human mind. Here are some of the most common effects:

Stress and anxiety reduction:

Meditation has been shown to reduce levels of cortisol, the stress hormone in the body, and help reduce anxiety.

Improved focus and concentration:

Meditation can help improve the ability to concentrate and focus, which can improve performance on cognitive tasks.

Increased sense of well-being:

Meditation can increase the production of serotonin, dopamine and other neurotransmitters related to feelings of well-being and happiness.

Improved sleep quality:

Meditation can improve sleep quality and reduce insomnia problems.

Changes in brain structure and function:

Studies have shown that meditation can increase gray matter density in brain regions related to learning, memory and emotional regulation.

Reduction of depressive symptoms:

Meditation has been shown to reduce symptoms of depression in some people.

Overall, meditation appears to have positive effects on the human mind, including reduced stress and anxiety, improved focus and concentration, increased sense of well-being, improved sleep quality, and reduced symptoms of depression. More and more people are incorporating meditation into their daily routine as a tool to take care of their mental and emotional health.

Change your thoughts and you will change what you do: Thinking, Feeling, Doing

There is a close relationship between thinking, feeling and doing in human life. Each of these processes influences the others and they constantly feed back into each other. Below I explain in more detail the relationship between each of them:

Thinking:

Thinking is a cognitive process that allows us to process information and make decisions. What we think about a situation or experience largely determines how we feel and how we act in response to that situation or experience.

Feeling:

Emotions are subjective reactions to situations and experiences around us. Our emotions are influenced by our thoughts and, in turn, influence our thoughts and actions.

To do:

Actions are the result of our thoughts and emotions. Our actions are influenced by our emotions and thoughts, and can have an impact on both ourselves and others.

It is important to keep in mind that this relationship between thinking, feeling and doing is not linear, but bidirectional. That is, our thoughts influence our emotions, but also our emotions influence our thoughts. In addition, both our thoughts and emotions can influence our actions and behaviors.

For example, if we think we are not good at something, we may feel frustrated or discouraged, which may lead us to avoid that activity. Similarly, if we feel that we are in a dangerous situation, our thoughts may lead us to take steps to protect ourselves.

Thinking, feeling and doing are closely related and influence each other. It is important to consider this relationship in order to understand how we function as human beings and how we can influence our own mental and emotional health.

Don’t believe anything you just read, experiment and think for yourself.

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