My head's a carousel of pictures and The spinning never stops.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The mind is constantly occupied by images and thoughts that never settle.
- In plain terms
- Thoughts spin endlessly in the mind.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept that a busy mind is normal.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What spins in your mind?
- How do you find stillness?
Another view
Sometimes a quiet mind is possible with effort.
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