Onward...

[Patti]

That's interesting Ruffian! For me, thinking is what we mentally focus our thoughts on in a more manual way. Where as, the mind is where we hold thoughts in an automatic way, a place where we can combine forced thought with creative energy. It could be that thinking is the logical side and the mind is the illogical side. Hmm….So from what you offered and me basically thinking out loud here, I may of answered my own question. I wanted to know how to "think" illogically, but maybe I have to do exactly what you suggested. Use my mind in more of a meditation sense, so that my thoughts or answers come from a more creative place?

Unfortunately for me, meditation or this type of relaxation doesn't come easy to me. I really have to work at it, and although I have been doing just that, I feel like it's not exactly working the way it should. I'm sure I just need more time and practice. Commonly one of the things that happens is that I fall asleep, so I'm trying to limit my time to 5 minutes. But even in those 5 short minutes, I find it so hard to stay focused on my breathing or my body. My mind is always working over-time.

Thanks for the advice and explanation of what may be happening.