Thoughts are fueled by absentmindedness and worry, which are countered by presence of mind and not worrying about anything at all, even the good things: peace, joy, stillness, etc. Our desire for them creates the nervous energy that prevents them from happening.

Thoughts are fueled by absentmindedness and fear, that are countered by presence of thoughts and never worrying about something in any respect, even the nice issues: peace, pleasure, stillness, and so forth. Our want for them creates the nervous vitality that stops them from occurring.

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