Working with Thoughts

Last Updated on February 20, 2020 by Matthew Sockolov

In today’s podcast episode, we’re talking about the wandering mind. Sometimes called “monkey mind,” this state of an active mind can seem difficult. An active mind is something all meditators face at times, especially when new to practice. It can be a major hindrance, preventing us from continuing or even starting.

We’ll start by covering the problem, seeking to understand the mind’s thoughts more clearly. What is actually going on when the mind is active? We then will discuss a few techniques you can use to help collect the mind and work with monkey mind, including concentration practice, loving-kindness meditation, and cultivating a daily practice.

Referenced Articles:

https://oneminddharma.com/monkey-mind/

https://oneminddharma.com/mind/

https://www.wildmind.org/blogs/on-practice/the-seven-top-frustrations-for-beginning-meditators-and-how-to-overcome-them

https://oneminddharma.com/concentrative-meditation/

https://oneminddharma.com/what-is-metta/

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Matthew Sockolov

Matthew Sockolov is a Buddhist meditation teacher who trained at Spirit Rock Meditation Center in Woodacre, California. Matthew completed the CDL5 training in 2017. He has studied at various meditation centers in various traditions, including Deer Park Monastery, Wat Metta, and Abhayagiri. He currently offers his popular meditation podcast and individual sessions with students interested in a mindfulness-based approach to counseling through his private practice at TheMindfulCounselor.me.