The Monkey Mind And Meditation     Some may find the term, “monkey mind”, upsetting, derogatory, and insulting. That is a shame, as the point is completely lost, the ego is involved, and a natural human defense goes up. After all, we are supposed to be the “king of the primates,” aren’t we?   The first time I heard the expression, “monkey mind” being used in regard to meditation, I thought of Swayambhunath Stupa, in Kathmandu, Nepal. Sometimes, this is called, the “monkey temple,” and it made me laugh to myself, as monkeys need supervision in human ... Read More

Opportunity Every day we have the opportunity to make a positive impact - no matter how great or how small.  I want to hear what you've done today/yesterday that you are proud of - that you know made a small (or great) difference!  ~ Bryan Shumway     ?? Life is an amazingly beautiful journey of opportunities. It begins with the knowing that you have a heart, and whatever desires belong to that heart,can be fulfilled using the mind. ?? You can absolutely achieve anything you want! Things you may have never thought were possible for you...Experiences of all kinds, whether it's work, family, rela ... Read More