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Ever notice your mind

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keeps playing the same playlist of thoughts?

Crazy fact: you only ever have 7 kinds of thoughts. Yep, just 7!

Why do you only have 7 kinds of thoughts?

Here’s why:

– Kabbalah (ancient wisdom) teaches that the universe runs on 10 energies from The Creator.

– 7 of these energies power all our thinking.

Quick example:

Ever find yourself showing off and feel kinda guilty after? 

Here’s the hidden good news:

“Showing off” is actually your soul craving connection.

How can you flip the urge to show off?

According to Kabbalah, this urge comes from something called Tiferes (think: beauty, pride). But here’s how you flip it into something awesome:

Use Chochmah—aka self-compassion (Rabbi YY Jacobson shares this brilliantly)—and:

– Be kind to yourself for wanting attention.

– Realize it means you’re proud of something you achieved.

– Recognize it’s a form of gratitude toward The Creator.

Are your repeating thoughts wrong?

Realize: “My thoughts aren’t wrong—they’re signals waiting to be understood.” (they’re about connection)

Next time your brain hits replay, remember: 

You’re only 1 step from transforming guilt into gratitude. Which of the 7 thoughts do you keep noticing?

“Your mind only has 7 thoughts. Ever wonder which one you’re thinking right now?”

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Questions people ask

How many kinds of thoughts do we have, according to Kabbalah?

This article says you only ever have 7 kinds of thoughts, and it gives a reason. It explains that Kabbalah, which it calls ancient wisdom, teaches that the universe runs on 10 energies from The Creator. Seven of these energies power all our thinking.

Why do I show off and then feel guilty?

If you feel guilty after showing off, this article offers hidden good news. Showing off is really your soul craving connection. According to Kabbalah, the urge comes from something called Tiferes, which you can think of as beauty and pride. It can also mean you are proud of something you achieved.

Is it wrong to want attention?

The answer in this article is self-compassion: be kind to yourself for wanting attention. It says your thoughts are not wrong. They are signals waiting to be understood. Wanting attention can mean you are proud of something you achieved, and it can be a form of gratitude toward The Creator.

What should I do when my mind keeps replaying the same thoughts?

The article gives a short reminder for the next time your brain hits replay. You are only one step from turning guilt into gratitude. Then it asks which of the 7 thoughts you keep noticing. Noticing your thoughts like this is the skill of awareness.

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