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Am I what I think? \u00a0Do I exist because I think? \u00a0Or do I think because I exist? \u00a0Have we taken the role of thought to ridiculous extremes?<\/p>\n

A seeker inquires about the thinking process and if we create what we think. Sadhguru replies that applying too much importance on thought is an unhealthy way to approach life.<\/p>\n

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