As we move through our daily lives, it helps to understand that there’s not only one way of thinking. It has been said that there are indeed three levels or types of thought, and each of them are experienced at different times, under different circumstances in our daily lives.
Pathological thought is thinking in the extreme. You will likely find yourself dealing with this thought type during the self-destruction exercise. Pathological defined means ‘extreme, excessive or markedly abnormal’. These thoughts occur mostly in times when we feel fear, anger, hatred or a sincere disposition for any type of injustice. It can also work positively, however, in which case we may find ourselves thinking of desired results and consequences to any given scenario, dreaming about what we would like to see happen, instead of accepting that the realistic result could be the complete opposite to that which we dream. Logical thought requires that attention be paid to each step of a process or scenario to reach an effective end. We use this thinking, for example, when we need to get to work in the morning; we see traffic backed up along the main road, so we begin to logically think of the next best route in order to make it to work on time without being held up in traffic. Typically computers are said to use logical thought. This in itself may be a clear enough explanation about the nature of this thought type. When we begin to consider our feelings and emotions during the logical thinking process, we begin to veer away from this type of thinking and turn to imagination, desire, fantasy or assumption, which in most cases are devoid of logic. Psychological thought leads to conclusions via our questioning our initial thoughts. You may think you would like the red dress you saw at the mall, but at the same time, in the same breath, you will ask why you want the dress; in the same breath you will answer and tell yourself it looks good, then again ask why it looks good, then answer because it shows your curves… and so on. This type of thought is very healthy and can certainly help you to achieve many goals whether physical, emotional or the like, because it is the thought type that allows (and requires) you to hear yourself. As long as it’s yourself you’re answering, this is okay. When you believe you’re talking to someone else, this could become disturbing. Never be afraid of your own advice, but remember to keep it as positive as possible. There is always a bright side - this is a law not a notion. To learn more about this, see The Art of Self-Destruction.
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