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The Monkey Mind

“The mind wants to control you; it is always moving, changing. It’s like a wild monkey running here and there. Imagine the condition of the mind. How on earth are you going to quiet the mind? It’s impossible. The mind says, ‘I am the boss.’ You say, ‘No, I want to be the boss.’ So the mind will put all the obstacles in front of your spiritual practices—all kinds of excuses and reasons for you not to practice. This is all the mind’s trick. So, leave it alone and watch the show. Don’t give up, keep up a steady practice and certainly one day you will achieve the goal. And when you achieve the goal, you will be very happy and also, very proud of your mind.


“God bless you. Om Shanti, Shanti, Shanti.”