Ahh, you finally got seated for your meditation. Maybe you were looking forward to it, maybe you were dreading it, but either way, you made it.
As you settle into that sweet moment of quietness you take a deep breathe in…and out. No sooner than your second breathe, it begins…
The Monkey Mind.
The Monkey Mind is that wild, chattering, screeching endless loop of thoughts that go on and on, over and over in your head. It can be exhausting!
No matter how many times you have meditated, no matter how many years you have dedicated to your practice, Monkey Mind can catch up to you at a moment’s notice.
And when it comes to you during meditation, simply smile. Smile and relax and breathe.
And keep sitting.
Find it amusing if your entire meditation practice for that day was filled with nonsense. No need to judge yourself or worry about it.
Even if it Monkey Mind bothers you every time you meditate, just keep sitting. Keep sitting, every day start anew.
When Monkey Mind comes, laugh at it and enjoy the moment for what it is. Breathe. Eventually it goes away and leaves you to your peace and quiet.
Remember that there is no perfect meditation, just daily meditation.
Best blessings to you,
Kathleen