waking mind
[ˈweɪkɪŋ maɪnd]
nounpl: waking minds
mente desperta
1. The conscious mind during a state of wakefulness; the rational, aware state of consciousness as opposed to sleep or altered states
In the waking mind, we can rationally process information and make deliberate decisions.
Na mente desperta, podemos processar informações racionalmente e tomar decisões deliberadas.
2. The faculty of conscious thought and awareness while awake, as distinguished from dreaming or unconscious mental processes
The waking mind often dismisses the vivid experiences we have in dreams.
A mente desperta frequentemente descarta as experiências vívidas que temos nos sonhos.
The term 'waking mind' is frequently used in psychological, philosophical, and spiritual contexts in both English-speaking countries and Brazil. It reflects Western philosophical interest in consciousness studies and is commonly encountered in meditation, psychology, and self-help literature. In Portuguese-speaking contexts, the concept is equally important in discussions of meditation (meditação) and mindfulness (atenção plena).
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