How Can I Change My Thoughts?

Summary

This transcript encourages a paradigm shift in perception, suggesting that reality is not a diverse collection of material objects but an indivisible whole. It challenges viewers to replace conventional thoughts with the understanding that everything is part of one infinite reality, a concept echoed by ancient sages and mystics. By adopting this perspective, one can experience a profound change in how they perceive the universe, moving beyond the limitations imposed by cultural conditioning and sensory perception.

Takeaways

• 💭 Our thoughts are interpretations of reality that shape our experiences.
• 🔄 We can replace limiting thoughts with ones that reflect the true nature of reality.
• 🌌 Reality is not a collection of separate objects but one infinite, indivisible whole.
• 💡 The nature of reality is beyond names but can be associated with concepts like being, joy, or love.
• 🌟 Changing our beliefs about the universe can change how it presents itself to us.
• 🤔 Question the narratives about reality imposed by culture and society.
• 🧘‍♂️ Adopt thoughts that align with the wisdom of ancient sages and mystics.
• 🌈 Our primary thought should be the unity of being, despite the appearance of diversity.
• 🚫 Do not let sensory perception dictate your understanding of reality; it can be misleading.
• 💖 Let love and understanding guide your thoughts rather than mere perception.

Q & A

What is the main idea presented in the script about our perception of reality?

The main idea is that our perception of reality is an interpretation that we overlay onto our experiences, and it can be changed to see the universe as one infinite, indivisible whole rather than a multiplicity of separate objects.

How does the script suggest we should view the nature of reality?

The script suggests viewing reality not as a collection of diverse objects made of matter, but as an indivisible whole made of being, joy, or love.

What impact does the script claim our beliefs have on our experience of the universe?

The script claims that our beliefs shape our experience of the universe, and changing our beliefs can lead to a different perception and interaction with it.

Why does the script advise against blindly accepting cultural beliefs about the universe?

The script advises against accepting cultural beliefs because it questions the intelligence of our cultures and societies based on their behavior towards one another, suggesting that they may not offer accurate insights into the nature of reality.

What role do thoughts play in our experience according to the script?

According to the script, thoughts profoundly affect our experience, and changing our thoughts can change our perception and experience of reality.

How does the script compare our thoughts to subtitles on a movie?

The script compares our thoughts to subtitles on a movie, suggesting that just as subtitles can be changed to alter the way we experience the movie, our thoughts can be changed to alter our experience of reality.

What does the script suggest we should do instead of believing in the separation of objects and selves?

The script suggests adopting a thought that acknowledges the unity of being, seeing reality as one infinite, indivisible whole.

How does the script view the role of sense perception in shaping our thoughts?

The script views sense perception as a filter that can distort and mislead our understanding of reality, and it advises not to let perception govern our thoughts.

What does the script propose as the primary thought that should inform all other thoughts?

The script proposes the primary thought should be the understanding that reality is one infinite, indivisible whole, and everything is a part of that.

How does the script differentiate between the appearance of diversity and the underlying reality?

The script differentiates by suggesting that while appearances may seem diverse and multiple from our limited perspectives, the underlying reality is a singular, unified experience.

Outlines

00:00

🌟 Rethinking Reality: The Unity of Existence

The first paragraph introduces the concept that our thoughts are interpretations of reality that shape our experiences. It encourages replacing current thoughts with a more accurate understanding that the universe is not a collection of diverse, separate objects made of matter, but rather one infinite, indivisible whole. This whole is beyond naming but can be thought of as being, joy, or love. The paragraph suggests that changing our beliefs about the universe can change our perception of it, and that we should not be bound by the limiting beliefs imposed by culture. It invites us to adopt the wisdom of sages and mystics, who have spoken of the unity of reality for millennia, and to see how the universe responds when we perceive it in a way that aligns with its true nature.

05:05

🌈 Beyond Perception: Embracing Oneness

The second paragraph continues the theme of reevaluating our perceptions and thoughts about reality. It challenges the idea that the world is made up of many separate entities and instead proposes that we should think of everything as part of one infinite and indivisible reality. The paragraph emphasizes that our primary thought should be the unity of being, and that this understanding should filter our experiences. It suggests that our senses have been wrong in the past and may not provide an accurate perception of reality now. The message is to let love and understanding guide our thoughts, rather than being governed by sensory perceptions that can distort and filter our view of the world.

Keywords

💡Interpretation

Interpretation refers to the act of explaining or understanding something in a particular way. In the context of the video, interpretation is the lens through which we view our experiences, profoundly affecting our perception of reality. The speaker encourages viewers to overlay a new interpretation that sees the universe not as a collection of separate objects but as an interconnected whole.

💡Thoughts

Thoughts are the ideas or opinions that arise in the mind. The video emphasizes the power of thoughts to shape our reality. It suggests that by changing our thoughts to align with a deeper understanding of reality as a unified whole, we can change our experience of the world. The speaker uses the phrase 'replace your old thoughts' to illustrate the transformative potential of adopting new perspectives.

💡Reality

Reality, as discussed in the video, is not just the physical world but also the underlying nature of existence. The speaker argues that what we perceive as a diverse collection of objects is actually an 'infinite indivisible whole,' suggesting a more profound and interconnected nature of reality that transcends our immediate sensory experiences.

💡Unity of Being

The concept of 'Unity of Being' is central to the video's message, proposing that all existence is part of a single, unified whole. This idea challenges the conventional view of separateness and diversity, urging viewers to perceive the underlying oneness that connects all things.

💡Diversity

Diversity is used in the video to describe the apparent variety and differences in the world. However, it is contrasted with the idea of unity, suggesting that while diversity is what we see, it is a manifestation of a deeper unity. The speaker encourages viewers to look beyond the superficial diversity to recognize the underlying oneness.

💡Belief

Belief is the acceptance that something exists or is true, especially without proof. The video discusses how our beliefs about the nature of the universe shape our experiences. It challenges viewers to question the beliefs imposed by culture and to adopt beliefs that align with a more profound understanding of reality.

💡Culture

Culture is the ideas, customs, and social behavior of a particular people or society. The speaker critiques culture as a source of limiting beliefs about reality, suggesting that cultural narratives often do not reflect intelligence or truth. The video encourages viewers to move beyond cultural conditioning to a more enlightened perspective.

💡Sages and Mystics

Sages and mystics are individuals who are believed to have profound wisdom or spiritual insight. The video refers to the teachings of these figures as a source of truth about the nature of reality that contrasts with the limited perspectives often found in mainstream culture.

💡Perception

Perception is the way in which something is regarded, understood, or interpreted. The video argues that our senses can distort reality, leading us to perceive a world of separate objects rather than the unified whole that truly exists. The speaker advises viewers not to let perception govern their thoughts but to seek a deeper understanding.

💡Primary Thought

A 'Primary Thought' is a fundamental idea or belief that shapes all other thoughts and perceptions. The video suggests making the understanding of the unity of reality as the primary thought, which then informs all other thoughts and experiences, guiding one's interpretation of the world.

💡Infinite Indivisible Whole

The term 'Infinite Indivisible Whole' is used to describe the true nature of reality as an endless, unified entity that cannot be divided into separate parts. This concept is central to the video's message, encouraging viewers to see beyond the apparent multiplicity and recognize the singular essence of all existence.

Highlights

Interpretation profoundly affects our experience.

Replace thoughts with a more accurate reflection of reality.

Reality is an infinite, indivisible whole, not made of matter.

The universe conforms to our beliefs about it.

Change your belief about the universe to see it as one whole.

Our thoughts are not imposed on us; we have the freedom to choose.

Question the intelligence of our culture's beliefs about reality.

Adopt thoughts in line with the understanding of great sages and mystics.

Change your thoughts to change the script of your reality.

Our perception has been wrong before; don't let it govern your thoughts.

Think of reality as one infinite, indivisible whole.

Let the understanding of unity of being be your primary thought.

Don't be seduced by sense perception; it distorts reality.

Let love and understanding govern the way you think.

Make the thought of one infinite reality your primary understanding.

Everything is part of one whole; make this your primary thought.

Transcripts

he's an interpretation that we overlay  onto our experience that profoundly  

affects the way we experience so  replace your your current thoughts  

with a thought that more accurately not completely  accurately because no thoughts completely  

accurately reflect reality but replace your your  thoughts with with a thought that more accurately  

reflects the the nature of reality namely that  what you see is not a multiplicity and diversity  

of objects and selves made out of matter  but is one infinite indivisible whole

made out of

ultimately it's not nameable but made out  of being or Joy or love just replace your old  

Thoughts with that thought see the universe  through the filter of that understanding  

and just as previously the universe conformed to  your belief about it you thought that it was a  

multiplicity and diversity of objects themselves  made out of matter and that's the way the universe  

paved not because that's the way the university  is but it's because that's the way that you saw  

it the universe conformed to your belief about  it so now change your belief about the universe  

see it through a new filter nobody imposes our  thoughts on us we don't have to believe what our  

culture told us about the Universe, I mean look at  our culture is it so smart is it so intelligent  

look at the way we our cultures  our societies our Nations behave  

towards one another is that a sign of intelligence

No obviously not, so just stop believing what  your culture told you about the nature of reality

starts to start start adopt

a series of thoughts that is in line with the  understanding that the great sages and Mystics  

have been telling us for thousands of years about  the nature of reality to start thinking like that  

and see how the universe responds  when we think of it in a way that is

consistent with its reality the question is about  thinking change your thoughts change the script  

change to some you know the subtitles  on the on on the movie you can have it  

in French or English or do you  have to change the subtitles  

they're superimposed on the movie and as  you rightly say they condition the way we  

experience the movie change your thoughts  instead of believing the thoughts that  

you've we've all been conditioned to believe the  world consists of a multiplicity and diversity  

of objects themselves all made out of matter all  separate from one another or and that we are one  

such limited object inherently lacking inherently  in Conflict instead of thinking like that and  

behaving in a way that is consistent with that  series of beliefs just think one simple thought  

the unity of being reality is one  infinite indivisible whole it appears

reality it is one there's just  one thing happening all the time  

peers from our limited perspectives to to be many  but just think feel that one reality behind the  

multiplicity and diversity of appearances let that  be your primary understanding your primary thought  

primary thought that informs all other thoughts  don't let the old habit of thinking prevent you  

from seeing feeling the unity of being  behind the apparent multiplicity and  

diversity of people and things it's just one  thought so it's just one thought to change  

but make that your primary thought your primary  understanding don't be seduced by sense perception  

perception used to tell us the Earth was flat  sense perception used to tell us the sun went  

round the Earth it's been wrong before do you  think it's right now do you think it gives us  

an accurate read of reality now of course not it  distorts reality it filters reality don't don't

let perception

govern your thoughts the world appears to be  many a multiplicity and diversity that's what  

perception presents to us can we think in a way  that is consistent with that perception don't let  

perception govern the way  you think that understanding  

let love and understanding govern the  way you think, think there is one infinite  

and indivisible reality and everything is  only that make that your primary thought

make that a thought through  which you filter your experience