“Thoughts are like electrons in an atom, atoms in a molecule, cells in a body, bees around a hive, or asteroids in a galaxy.  They are filler – the spontaneous, ecstatic foundation of consciousness.  Thoughts are a natural characteristic of consciousness, just as growing apples is a natural characteristic of an apple tree.  Zen master Dogen Zenji says, “Think about not thinking. How…?  Not thinking.”  Thinking is naturally what the mind does, but we do not have to get caught up in our thoughts.”