Why do we often seem to have no control over what we think? Why does our thinking start spiraling when we're burdened by oppressive thoughts? And why is it that we bother ourselves with anxious thoughts about a future unpleasant event for weeks in advance?

In his new book, Jan Geurtz dissects the phenomenon of thinking and demonstrates that it is our most fundamental addiction. Through our thinking, and our belief in the reality of our thoughts, we are trapped within the straitjacket of an inaccurate image of ourselves and reality. This results in us becoming trapped again and again in a vicious cycle of unpleasant thoughts and painful feelings.

Geurtz draws on both modern Western insights and authentic Eastern spirituality, connecting them. The result is a clear description of the journey of discovery to our fundamental nature.