How To Control Our Monkey Mind

Like the undeveloped mind, the metaphorical monkey is always in motion, jumping from one attempt at self-satisfaction to another, from one thought to another.Mark Epstein

the monkey mind

In this article by Bakadesuyo we get more info on how to control our monkey mind. We must first recognize its nature. That it wants to continuously jump from one satisfying thought to another. What can we do about that? The classic technique, easy to understand but hard to actually do, is to stay our mind on our breath.

affirmations

Today I AM focused on my breath. I AM inhaling, then exhaling, I AM Here, Now…

Recommendation: An Introduction to Zen Buddhism by D.T. Suzuki

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Why Know Myself?

Be gentle with yourself, learn to love yourself, to forgive yourself, for only as we have the right attitude toward ourselves can we have the right attitude toward others.Wilfred Peterson

the self

This quote goes to the heart of truthfulness and consistency. If we watch ourselves, we’ll notice our various attitudes towards our own selves. Get to know self. And then notice when we’re being unkind to self. We may do this when we don’t think we can achieve something; or when we think our body’s ugly. We judge our own self constantly.

affirmations

Today I AM gentle towards self. I AM love to myself and others…

Recommendation: Love Thyself: The Message from Water III by Masaru Emoto

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What Determines Our Happiness?

Your happiness is determined by how you allocate your attention.Paul Dolan

our happiness

Where do we spend our thoughts? Do we have control over them?

affirmations

Today I AM designing my every thought. I AM the architect of my own Life…

Recommendation: The Path to Love by Deepak Chopra

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How To Stay Mindful…

Today I will live in the moment, unless the moment is unpleasant, in which case I will eat a cookie!Cookie Monster

mindful

Staying mindful is desirable but not easy! Read the article by Bakadesuyo who shares scientific research that will allow us to stay more mindful…

affirmations

Today I AM very brainful about staying mindful. I AM here…

 

Recommendation: Notes from the Universe by Mike Dooley

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Why Goodness Matters…

May we hear only good with our ears and see only good with our eyes.Rig Veda

be good

To be good we must focus on goodness. When we’re ‘good’, we’re at peace, we’re ok with what’s going on. Life is then well and all is well…

affirmations

Today I AM an embodiment of goodness. I only focus on goodness in every aspect of life…

Recommendation: The Bhagavad Gita (Penguin Classics) by Juan Mascaro

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