monkey mind

mindfulness < a new index of happiness and hope

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:January 17, 2022
Post category:Co-Parenting Dating Depression Divorce Drinking Health and Fitness humans of divorce Joy Love mindfulness Parenting relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad Spirituality

Today, you can stop fighting the monkeys in your mind. Today, you can befriend the entire circus. And as you gain mastery over the monkeys, turning your attention over and over again back towards the important goals in your life, guess what happens? You start making real progress.

The Irreconcilably Irritating Present And How to Find Peace in It

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:January 6, 2020
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Depression Divorce Health and Fitness humans of divorce Joy Love mindfulness Money Parenting Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality

I like to drive fast. This is a constant opportunity to tap into the irritating nature of the present moment. As I want to go fast (both in the car and in my life) I am always pushing up against the slower cars of the rapidly growing population of our fair city.