Thoughts

Hello!

So today's topic is similar to that of my last one ('Moments in Time'). However, this isn't about memories, it's about thoughts instead.

Like memories, I find thoughts rather curious things as well. Much like memories, our thoughts can be sparked by something we see, hear, touch or even something we are remembering.

We may see something in the street that interests us in some way and draws our attention - an emergency vehicle being present does usually draw one's attention; I personally then wonder what's happened, who the person could be, how they are and consequently create many different scenarios in my head...all of which could be false!

Or maybe we hear something that interests us, for example a musician playing in the middle of town. The music they play may make us think about maybe how much money they earn or if the music is happy or sad or if we recognise the tune.

Remembering things can also be counted as thoughts, not merely because we are thinking about that particular moment, but also because maybe we add to it or think differently about it than it appeared at that time. For example an argument. I always remember arguments like a couple of hours later and then annoyingly think of something else I could have said!

Now a person I worked with at Siren, who has now left, used to get the same bus as me so we'd get the bus together. And one day he said, "Do you ever look at people and wonder what they're thinking? What their lives are like and what they think of everything?" I found this fascinating, because I often do, and I make little scenarios in my head for why someone looks grumpy etc.

I found this quote from Buddha:

Personally, I think it's absolutely true. Our thoughts build up the people we are and occupy us throughout the entirety of our lives. They influence our personality, how we see the world, what impressions we make of people and give us amazing talking points. This post for example, this entire blog even is my thoughts, a talking point about something I've thought about and are sharing with all of you!

Until the next time, goodbye! :)