The Monkey in my Mind

<p><span style=color: rgba(34 34 34 1); background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)>We all have an invisible monkey in our minds. It might show up as distraction distress restlessness or something else that pulls us off-center. Rather than get triggered by the inevitable visits of our monkey we can learn how </span><em style=color: rgba(34 34 34 1); background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)>not </em><span style=color: rgba(34 34 34 1); background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)>to get hooked. </span><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1); background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>The secret is </span><u style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1); background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>EQUANIMITY.</u><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1); background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)> </span><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1); background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)>Equanimity is defined as calmness composure and evenness of mind especially in a difficult situation. </span><em style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1); background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>The Monkey in My Mind</em><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1); background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)> reminds us that mental chatter is a normal part of life but we can learn to be the neutral observer--by dropping resistance and becoming curious. As we get to know our monkey's unique tricks and tendencies we develop the capacity to hold space for him--with greater compassion patience and even humor. Children and adults alike will find this book relatable entertaining and transformative. Here's to noticing and allowing the </span><em style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1); background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>Monkeys in our Minds!</em></p>