The Art of Patient Communication

Unearthing the Complex Distortions of the Mind. How to Master Authentic Self-expression.

In the realm of human consciousness, the intricate interplay between thought and action shapes our perceptions and, more important, our behaviors. By separating the nuanced dynamics of the mind with those of the physical-emotional body, we can begin to discover more precisely the source and beautiful logic of our choices.

Mind as a Simulation Program

The mind, a ceaseless generator of thoughts and imagery, exerts its influence on our very being every moment. Conversely, the body communicates through words as sounds and with responses. For instance, every word spoken is technically a sound. It also possesses an emotional tone; think of the word “mom”. Words also have the power to evoke deep feelings. Think of a great poem or song.

The mind is a formidable instrument. It can infer, measure and compute thousands of images, memories and thoughts in nanoseconds. However, no matter how prolific at calculations it is, the mind can only project abstractions. A simple example is that when it projects a picture of yourself in the future, both your self-image and the exact location of where that future is happening does not exist. It is a mental projection we…