--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: We are not trapped by our thoughts. What…" description: "\"“We are not trapped by our thoughts. What we generally do, however, is create thoughts that trap us.” (p.162)”\" — Joshua David Stone" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/aae/joshua-david-stone-250602_ascension_we-are-not-trapped-by-our-thoughts-what_1341820.jpg" --- # We are not trapped by our thoughts. What we generally do… ![“We are not trapped by our thoughts. What we generally do, however, is create thoughts that trap us.” (p.162)” quote by Joshua David Stone](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/aae/joshua-david-stone-250602_ascension_we-are-not-trapped-by-our-thoughts-what_1341820.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/aae/joshua-david-stone-250602_ascension_we-are-not-trapped-by-our-thoughts-what_1341820.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/aae/joshua-david-stone-250602_ascension_we-are-not-trapped-by-our-thoughts-what_1341820.jpg) > ““We are not trapped by our thoughts. What we generally do, however, is create thoughts that trap us.” (p.162)”” [Joshua David Stone](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/joshua-david-stone/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Thoughts can become mental traps, but we can also create thoughts that free us from those traps. **In simple terms:** Thoughts can imprison or liberate. Key Takeaway Cultivate freeing thoughts. Themes mindfulness thoughts philosophy selfcontrol psychology Mood introspective hopeful Type Ascension:1 Thoughts:1 Trapped:1 Philosophy of Mind:1 Create Thoughts:1 Trapped Thoughts:1 Thoughts Trap:1 Thoughts Generally:0 When to use this quote - meditation - journaling - cognitive reframing Key Concepts cognitive science mindfulness practice philosophy of mind Questions to Reflect On - How do you notice trapped thoughts? - What thoughts free you? 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