The Monkey mind vs the Monk mind.

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The Monkey mind vs the Monk mind (excerpts from the book Think like a Monk by Jay Shetty)

                               


Our minds can either elevate us or pull us down. The monkey mind switches aimlessly from thought to thought, challenge to challenge without really solving anything. However, we can elevate the monk mindset by digging down to the root of what we want and take actionable steps for growth. Read on to look within you and understand which of the two minds drive your life :)

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The monkey mind is overwhelmed by multiple branches. The monk mind focused on the root of the issue.

The monkey mind coasts in the passenger seat. The monk mind lives intentionally and consciously.

The monkey mind complains, compares & criticizes.  The monk mind is compassionate, caring, collaborative.

The monkey mind overthinks and procrastinates. The monk mind analyzes and articulates.

The monkey mind is distracted by small things. The monk mind is disciplined.

The monkey mind is focused on shirt-term gratification. The monk mind is focused on long-term gain.

The monkey mind is demanding and entitled. The monk mind is enthusiastic, determined, patient.

The monkey mind changes on a whim. The monk mind commits to a mission, vision or goal. 

The monkey mind amplifies negatives & fears. The monk mind works on breaking down negatives & fears.

The monkey mind is self-centered and obsessed. The monk mind focuses on self-care for service.

The monkey mind likes to think it can multi-task.  The monk mind focuses on single tasking.

The monkey mind  is controlled by anger, worry and fear. The monk mind controls and engages energy wisely.

The monkey mind does whatever feels good. The monk mind seeks self-control and mastery.

The monkey mind looks for pleasure. The monk mind  looks for meaning.

The monkey mind looks for temporary fixes. The monk mind  looks for genuine solutions.

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Which mind would you want to to switch off and switch on in life? ;)

Let me know in the comments!

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