Forms of Thinking (A Special Case)

A Special Case – Obsessive voice
Persevering on the same line of thought, indeed the same thoughts over and over again is a form of obsession and thus not truly thinking at all. Because of its repetitive and mechanical nature it is the biggest energy drain of all. “He didn’t answer my email. He said he’d respond right away. Well, saying isn’t the same as doing. Why didn’t he do it right away? Of course, I understand he is busy and I forgive him. But he never emails when he says he will. I send him several emails a week. I answer his emails right away, all the time. He said he do it right away.”