I am able to identify with this experience. I can't relate to this 'self-referential' thinking! To wander around is the mind's nature. It is not as though the mind works on a reference of its own. If it does, training that self-referencing is the key. It is the jugglery of words that confuses me. Same goes for default mind! To me it looks to be a matter of training and regulating the mind towards the path of righteousness and free will. I will seek more input on this understanding.
On Sep 4, 2025 Lmsena wrote :