Since the concept of being mindless is central to this site, it’s important to define exactly what the term means—both in its traditional sense and its updated version.
Mindless Versions 1.0 & 2.0
Mindless 1.0 • /ˈmʌɪndləs/
Traditionally, mindless refers to actions carried out without justification or concern for the consequences. This is often the result of unhealthy thinking shaped by environmental factors. Alternatively, certain genetic predispositions—sometimes called the Mean Gene, Obscene Gene, or In-Between Gene—may play a role in influencing such behaviour.
Mindless 2.0 • / Mind enhanced by ‘Lessing’
In a new light, mindlessing—or ‘lessing’—refers to the long-term reduction of overwhelming mental pressures that create a chaotic or overactive mind. In this context, having a ‘less’ mind is actually a good thing. This fresh perspective has strengthened my mental processing, allowing my thoughts to flow optimally.
If the new meaning still seems unclear, or if the word mindless still carries a negative connotation, don’t be alarmed… There’s a reason for leading with a backward word and way of thinking on this site.
For some of us, conventional methods for optimising our minds, like “thinking better thoughts,” simply don’t work in the long run. When that happens, stepping back and looking for something beyond the ordinary becomes necessary.
It’s also worth noting that I wouldn’t have been as drawn to uncovering Mindless 2.0 if traditional approaches—such as today’s Mindful movement, which focuses on immediate remedying (full of conscious stabilisation forces)—had actually provided lasting results. But when mindfilling only offered short-term relief, I became open to exploring alternative ways to achieve lasting mental clarity and peace.
That being said, long-term lessing and short-term remedying are two very distinct approaches—and we’ll unravel them together throughout this site.