Daily OM:
It’s been called the monkey mind – the endless chattering in your head
as you jump in your mind from thought to thought while you daydream,
analyze your relationships, or worry over the future. Eventually, you
start to feel like your thoughts are spinning in circles and you’re left
totally confused. One way to tame this wild creature in your head is
through meditation – although the paradox is that when you clear your
mind for meditation you actually invite the monkey in your mind to play.
This is when you are given the opportunity to tame this mental beast by
moving beyond thought – to become aware of a thought rather than
thinking a thought. The difference is subtle, but significant. When you
are aware of your thoughts, you can let your thoughts rise and float
away without letting them pull you in different directions. Being able
to concentrate is one of the tools that allows you to slow down your
thought process and focus on observing your thoughts
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