Just Because You Think It, Doesn’t Mean It’s True

No matter how convincing they are, thoughts aren’t necessarily facts. Even though it’s a master at posing as ‘truth,’ a thought is a thought. And just because you think it doesn’t mean it’s true.

Video: Just Because You Think It, Doesn’t Mean It’s True

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00:00 - Intro
02:14 - What is a thought?
04:02 - Why we can't trust them
08:19 - When thinking becomes dangerous
11:05 - Judgments of reality

[qwertyuiop]

i have spent all my life worrying about things that have never happened.

-Mark Twain

[jahnoii]

“We suffer more often in imagination that in reality.” — Seneca

[jorger]

"We are not affected by what happens to us, but by what we tell ourselves about what happens to us." Epictetus

[carlosfarina]

"A person who thinks all the time, has nothing to think about except thoughts..."
-Alan Watts

[fluentinoverthinking]

100% true. Only after going to therapy I’ve realized the majority of my thoughts is out of touch with reality and I just project my childhood views of the world and relationships further into adulthood with absolutely no reason. Well that’s a long journey to get rid of it but the process is captivating anyway.
Wish everyone clear thoughts and peace of mind ❤

[mitchellanderson]

I’m not sure if I’ve ever commented on one of your videos, but you’ve gotten me through some of the truly sketchiest moments in my life lol. So, with the utmost sincerity, thank you very much.

[OffTheGrid]

My mind is my worst enemy. Great video.

[teepeedudz]

I introduced your channel to my ex as we both love philosophy. We even read The Daily Stoic and discuss it together. We broke up because he accused me of cheating. He apologized later and acknowledged that those were unfounded suspicions . But in the end, he still thought I cheated. I hope he sees this video and applies what he learns from this in his life. He’s a good guy and i still think of him. 😔

[timothyspool]

"If thoughts are not accurate reflections of reality, but merely our constructed interpretations of it, we must exercise caution in accepting them as truths. However, in many cases, people are eager to take certain thoughts as truth, especially when this truth aligns with their own perceptions. And before we know it, people with similar but inaccurate convictions of reality clam together, forming an echo chamber that increases the magnitude of these convictions."

Very well put.

[Michelle-lklu]

Just because you think it, doesn't mean its true... This first came to me in my late 20s after reading a book about the idea... It changed my life and I could not believe how long I lived in misconception before this realization and how much I had tortured myself... It is something I have tried to share with everyone I know.

[joannaedwards]

My dear favorite Dutchman,
'EINZELGANGER' - Thank you for presenting us with these life-changing lectures/essays with such clarity and thoughtful research.

[YellowDisease]

Been feeling unsafe with my mind today. Thanks, I needed this! 💖

[MeeCee]

Basically, most things are a matter of perspective. If you can learn to look at things in a different way, you can overcome many challenges in life.

[JhubeiFC]

Easily one of my favourite channels ever. Thanks for all your hard work!

[cheesymice]

Thank you, I really needed this video right now! I’m working hard to battle my habit of catastrophizing.

[jairocks]

Constant thinking can detach you from reality…
I try to think less but haven’t made much progress, n it’s exhausting too 😢
As kids we were happier coz we didn’t have these thoughts
we knew less, we doubted less n had faith in ‘systems’ of world more,
but growing up it changes as we see more n more
Or maybe I’m just thinking too much to it…..

[joannaedwards]

When I learned
Thoughts are real but THEY ARE NOT TRUTH
my life became less fearful😊
Love, Jo-Anna Edwards,
San Fernando Valley
California, USA

[gkj]

I'm not an english speaker so I very love your subtitle in every video. It helps me understand your meaning and make learning english much easier.

[MrBrown]

Thank you for your thoughtfulness in creating your videos

[lightyagami]

This video came just at the right time. Thank you ❤️