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Tuesday, June 28, 2022,

The moment you wake up, and you realize that you're out of your dreams, the "monkey" inside your head begins to move around.  

One of the best representations of the "monkey" inside our brains can be explained in the short, 1-minute video above.  I've posted this before, but the clip is too good to not share again....

In essence, our brains are going to run around wherever they want to go.....our thoughts are going to wander off in any direction they like (very often lead away by social media, "news", and any number of distractions).  

Continual stimulation isn't good.  Your mind forgets how to sit, and be still (watch the video).

If you struggle with feeling anxious due to the "terrible state of things in the world", watch the video.

If you struggle with feelings of depression due to the "terrible state of things in the world", watch the video.

In less than 1 minute, you can learn the basics of a technique of meditation; through this technique you can learn how to control your mind, and your thoughts.  With time and practice, this can help you overcome, and silence, the 24/7 stream of noise, confusion, and ugliness that the world flings at you. 

Namaste

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