The Zen Monkey and the Lotus Flower Quotes

“... we call this the "monkey mind". It is a restless, chattering creature, swinging wildly from the branch of one thought to the next, never settling, never at peace. The monkey is not your enemy. It is a part of you, born of a deep-seated desire to protect yourself, to solve problems, and to make sense of a complex world.”
― Tenpa Yeshe, The Zen Monkey and the Lotus Flower: 52 Stories to Relieve Stress, Stop Negative Thoughts, Find Happiness, and Live Your Best Life