Thinking is a transcendent, problem-solving, internal dialogue with some imaginary person. Thus we invent a solution, rather than just reproduce one from memory. Thinking takes us beyond the available information by the use of some formal system of representation. Silent thoughts generally express meaningful, verbal attitudes toward given situations. Here, representational mental states assume an attitude toward a situation.
Love is a representational state, and so are fear, guilt and anxiety.
Anything we can think of must already be conscious at some level. Each thought is embodied in a particular neural convergence zone. It is also the product of an inner dialogue between the thinker and a potential listener . It depends upon awareness, and involves the skillful use of qualities like language, logic, music, poetry and mathematics. It is driven by emotional self-concerns like love, fear and guilt.