Stress Busters for Environmental Leaders
BAM! Pay Attention to Your Monkey Mind
Scientists estimate that each of us have about 60,000 thoughts a day and most are negative and repetitive. Hard to believe, isn’t it? Is it any wonder that in ancient texts, the Buddha is quoted as saying, “We all have monkey minds, with dozens of monkeys all clamoring for attention. Fear is an especially loud monkey, pointing out all the things we should be wary of and everything that could go wrong.” How do we tame our monkey minds? The first thing is to be aware of what you are thinking. Be the observer. The best way to slow down those random thoughts is by training the mind to become quieter, through contemplation, prayer or meditation. You can start with a few minutes a day and then add time as you feel more comfortable with practice. There is no right or wrong way to do it, except you can’t be engaged in any other activity at the same time. How about starting today? It’s a perfect day to begin.
Sacred Earth Science helps environmental leaders avoid burnout by teaching them tools and techniques that transform the way they do their vital work. Our tools and techniques integrate eastern, western and indigenous science and we support growth through our Next Level Coaching.
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