This poem reflects on the struggle to control a busy mind and the importance of being present in the moment. It emphasises 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 which have taught me how to practice mindfulness, to 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 am missing the moment right here and now and all the wonder and beauty that exists in the present. Beverley Joy
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