What does this think about that? Nothing thinks about anything. Does the earth have consciousness of its stones and plants? If it did, it would be people.Why am I worrying about this? If I think about these things, I’ll stop seeing trees and plants And stop seeing the EarthFor only seeing my thoughts.. I’ll get unhappy and stay in the dark. And so, without thinking, I have the Earth and the Sky. Alberto Caeiro
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The "thinking" in the quote is an example of human consciousness. Humans are the only animals that can think about their surroundings and have thoughts about their thoughts, which is why it's important to not think too much.

Source: The Keeper Of Sheep

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