The struggle to control a busy mind and the importance of being present in the moment. It emphasizes the impact of memories and worries on our ability to fully engage with the present.
I seek to quiet my “monkey mind”, which runs here, there and everywhere with thoughts from the past and worries about the future. I have read ‘How to’ books that taught me how to practice mindfulness and help me embrace peace, abundance, and love in a world with aggression and greed. While my mind is busy remembering or thinking of the future, I miss the moment right here and now and all the wonder and beauty in the present moment. Beverley Joy
Listen HERE – Poem – Tame the Monkey Mind
I walk forward with ease; I walk backwards awkwardly
I remember easily, and I plan forward awkwardly
The decades of our past, memories are known
Yet, we can only guess about tomorrow.
Our human mind is always striving
To fix problems, find solutions
Our forward drive, our backward pull
Thoughts of reality and fantasy.
Backpacks loaded with regrets
Make life a heavy stagger uphill
Instead of emptying before travelling
We hold on and relive our yesteryears.
I seek to quiet my monkey mind
Of manic thoughts, out of control
With meditation and less distraction
Mindfulness and gratitude.
As I walk this life, I want to tread
Steps of peace on aggressiveness
Footprints of plenty on greed
Sole impressions of love on the mean.
Beverley Joy of Simply Story Poetry © 2023. All Rights Reserved.
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