Mindthink
Mind: Philosophy Lesson 08
This lesson introduces the balance between left/right brain and heart brain.
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Lesson Overview
Reflecting on your thoughts is a big part of understanding your feelings, which can open you up to learning and sharing new things. Thinking about thinking creates perspective — perspective that opens the door to the biggest room in the house – the room for improvement. Critical thinking promotes greater self-awareness which in turn enhances situational awareness. Improved situational awareness can enable you to make better decisions…better decisions that promote more desirable outcomes.
"I know you can fight. But it's our wits that make us men." – Malcolm Wallace, Braveheart
"The heart possesses a complex and intrinsic nervous system that is a brain. The heart is a state of intelligent consciousness." ~ J. Andrew Armor
"In a time of deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act."~ George Orwell
"To brood is a dress rehearsal of an unknown outcome, dark or light" ~ Baer Parker
"The world belongs to those they call crazy" ~ Juan Manuel Gomez Monteverde.
This lesson asks you to think… about thinking (aka Metacognition) whilst exploring the connection between the mind and the heart.
About This Lesson
You will learn that as it turns out, the heart sends more information to the brain than the brain sends to the heart. Not only are emotions important contributors to your output of thoughts, but they may be one of the best ways to influence and create a change in how or what you think. Unlocking your heart opens awareness to feelings and allows you to receive thoughts that lead with compassion.
This lesson will challenge you to re-think and re-define your views on self-defense to better balance illusion and fantasy with the reality of unsound choices and unintended consequences.
Metacognition is an important thinking skill which is defined as 'thinking about thinking.' This involves any behaviour directly linked with a person's control and monitoring of their own learning and thinking, including emotion.
These behaviours can include (but are not limited to):
Setting goals
Making sure a problem is understood before answering
Monitoring memory recall and comprehension
Reflection
Generating and testing hypotheses
Self-questioning
Brainstorming ideas
Strategy selection
Study Guide
The topics and thoughts covered in this eighth lesson of the Philosophy Course in the Mind Section include:
Inner Think: Critical thinking, self-awareness, and self-belief.
Think with your heart: Re-associate you, with you. Authentic communication makes for better choices.
Re-Think: Re-See, Re-define and articulate your stand on self-defense.
Counter Think: Re-prioritize strategy and tactics above technique for better response-ability.
Balance Think: Improved situational awareness aids better judgement. Re-evaluate the scenario in context with the desired outcome and in consideration of unintended consequences.
Crazy Think: Have the courage to speak your truth in the face of fear, doubt and uncertainty.
Pick your think: Channel your “Brood” with clear, empowering definition(s). Decide, act and stay your course.
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Assignment
Group Discussion Prompt
There are several messages to be un-packed from this lesson that speak to dedication and loyalty; commitment and compassion; diligence, and integrity. These are necessary attributes needed to create something nobody else has. To make a stand in front of mocking and doubting crowds takes a slightly crazy mind, ingenuity, and courage. When done right, amazing things can happen.
Share your favorite counter-think Battle of Wits moment(s) with the group.
When have you stand your ground by ‘holding your think? What was the outcome? What did you learn?
Why is a clearly defined self-defense belief system/directive, vital?
What are the components of a supportive, non-perishable belief system?
What is your current definition of self-defense? What benefits could there be in re-thinking it?
What are some of the threads of your higher thoughts?
Contemplation Journal
You are encouraged to keep journal notes of your studies. These may be a word, a quote, or an image that has resonated with you at a particular place on your journey. Journaling can help provide great personal insights, self-awareness opportunities, and keep you on track with your studies. As new revelations appear, reflecting on past journal entries can provide a good indication of your progress and personal growth.
For this lesson, here’s a few ideas that you may like to use to help get you started.
Draw a quick sketch of the Mindthink Glyph
What’s the symbolism of the gift of the thistle flower handed to young William Wallace at the beginning of Braveheart?
What is the value of learning a second language?
Research Metacognition (the term for thinking about thinking)
Language is the expression of human communication through which knowledge, belief, and behavior can be experienced, explained, and shared. Think about the verbal language – choice speech/tactical dialogue - you might be able to use to de-escalate a dangerous situation?
Body language and tone of voice make up sixty percent of communication. Why would congruent speech and body language be significant factors for successful de-escalation of a dangerous situation?
Contemplate this; ‘The pursuit of external power has led us as individuals and as a species to a repression of emotion. So we mostly lock the gates of emotion, fearing our feelings like they are weeds to our thoughts and values.’
How can we break free from the shackles that bind us?