The only time the mind can have a real rest is when it stops thinking and only experiences. Once verbalization stops for a moment, not only is there quiet but there is a feeling of contentment.

But it’s possible to rewire your thinking. It’s not as simple as muttering some useless mantra like “Stay positive,” though. Re-molding your mind requires action with intent.

The mind, they said, takes elements from outside the head and draws them into the thinking process. These mental “extensions” allow us to think in ways our brains couldn’t manage on their own.