* The concept of a light bulb next to a person who have suddenly thought of an idea (in comic books, cartoons, or movies) came from Scientist Manuel Schoch’s research and observation - that when the brain is in a state of tranquility & observation, the brain lights up and we can access more information.

* Our mind is inherently complex and likes to complicate things. Whereas, much in life is simple or has a simple (obvious) solution. We often miss what's on our nose!

* Left and Right Brain Relationship: - Left Brain - logical, male, west, scientific, grasping, conceptualizing, analytical - Right Brain - emotional, female, east, intuitive, spatial, creative, artistic, receptive

* We have approximately 50,000 - 60,000 thoughts per day. Unfortunately, 95% of those thoughts we had today are the same ones we had yesterday! That would make only 5% of thoughts we think are new each day.

* Are you thinking about what you're thinking about? Read that sentence again and read it carefully. It's not a play on words.

* People can typically remember about 7 (±2) items in a random list.

* The mind is an iceberg; it floats with only 17 percent of its bulk above water - Sigmund Freud (1856 - 1939)

Mind Insights

My life and work has been aimed at one goal only: to infer or guess how the mental apparatus is constructed and what forces interplay and counteract in it. Sigmund Freud (1856 - 1939) - Austrian psychoanalyst

We should take care not to make the intellect our god; it has, of course, powerful muscles, but no personality. Albert Einstein (1879 - 1955) - German-born U.S. physicist ==========

When faced with ill-natured people, we should think about the fact that in the past they failed to see the harmfulness of the disturbing emotions which now overwhelm them.

They became accustomed to giving them full reign and this familiarity has carried over into their present life. Nor can they have created much positive energy. All of this accounts for their unpleasant conduct.

If we are constantly surrounded by nice people who treat us well and by those that are in good health, we will lack the opportunity to increase our compassion.

Therefore, when such a rare opportunity presents itself, we recognize its value and cherish it. In this way we use adverse circumstances to support our spiritual practice, which is a central theme of the instructions for training the mind.

People who are difficult to deal with offer us a precious chance to train ourselves to be loving, compassionate and altruistic...That is why they are like a precious treasure.

When I see ill-natured people,

Overwhelmed by wrongdoing and pain,

May I cherish them as something rare,

As though I had found a treasure trove?

From "Eight Verses for Training the mind" by Geshe Rinchen ==========

I have finally kum to the konklusion, that a good reliable sett ov bowels iz wurth more tu a man, than enny quantity ov brains.

Henry Wheeler Shaw (1818 - 1885) U.S. humorist. Josh Billings: Hiz Sayings ==========