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No Inner Monologue - Carlos Castaneda and Don Juan

No Inner Monologue - Carlos Castaneda Carlos Castaneda was an anthropologist and author who gained fame in the 1960s and 70s for his books about his experiences with a Yaqui Indian shaman named Don Juan Matus. One of the key teachings of Don Juan was the practice of stopping the inner monologue, or the constant stream of thoughts that runs through our minds. Castaneda wrote extensively about the importance of stopping the inner monologue in his books, including "Journey to Ixtlan" and "Tales of Power." According to Castaneda, the inner monologue is the source of our constant chatter, worries, and fears, and it prevents us from experiencing the present moment fully. By stopping the inner monologue, we can enter a state of heightened awareness and clarity, which can lead to profound insights and personal growth. No Inner Monologue - How? So, how can we stop the inner monologue? Castaneda and Don Juan recommended a variety of techniques, including: Focusing on the brea...

Stop internal monologue

  Stop internal monologue - find the real control in your life Internal monologue (or inner monologue) is totally spread among people. Somebody can try to deny it, but, in fact these people are liars. However, it doesn't matter. Our life doesn't depend on monologues in pur head. It is no secret that our subconscious controls our actions, and our conscious mind merely adjusts the reasons for those actions. Scientists have repeatedly proven that our conscious mind can even deceive us. Despite this fact, we continue to turn a blind eye to it and deceive ourselves because we like to do so. Based on this concept, we conclude that if we want to influence our lives directly, we need to influence our subconscious. Carlos Castaneda, while studying with an Indian, discovered a little-known truth that the key to creating a sustainable intention in life lies in stopping the internal monologue. Our conscious mind is like a chatterbox, inventing complete nonsense. For example, we might see a...