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The thought that you know everything interesting about the world, is a thought.
In fact, by thinking that you know, you won't ever be able to know. Because you think you already have what you seek, thus you cannot gain what you seek. In the same manner, you won't buy an expensive object when you already have said object.
The unknown is vastly beyond, in fact, if you are familiar with "map not being the territory", you are the territory.
The territory precedes time, space and everything that is a map. Which are, you. The concept of who you think is you is a map.
By practicing daily meditation, you will be able to increase your awareness where the separation of thoughts and awareness occurs, by becoming less oblivious to the maps, all that's left is the territory.
The ego loves to stay in control, and it's a very tricky thing, I can highly recommend starting meditation, every single day, have a timer or follow a guided meditation practice. No matter how you feel or what the day is, get it done, even if you have to do it every time before you go to sleep.
Of course, this isn't medical advice, for emergencies, you should visit a doctor :)
Take care, god bless.
Thank you. I admit I didn't understand most of what you said. Sorry.
I tried meditation once and it was terrible. Emptying my head allows all the negativity to come in :).