“Now, sustaining attention is trickier than directing attention. Why? It’s possible to voluntarily direct attention. However, the part of the mind that sustains attention for more than a few moments works entirely unconsciously. We can’t use our will to control… — John Yates Copy Share Image
“Monkey-mind” describes an especially agitated state where attention jumps rapidly from one thing to the next, like an excited monkey. This is quite different… — John Yates Copy Share Image
“Our past shapes our current perceptions and behaviors, and unresolved issues can stand in the way of peace of mind, joy, and happiness in… — John Yates Copy Share Image
“Here, monks, a monk goes to the forest, to the foot of a tree, or to an empty place, sits down, folds his legs… — John Yates Copy Share Image
“Evolution is more about the condition of the heart of a man who does not want to acknowledge God than it is about the… — John Yates Copy Share Image
“Too often, people approach meditation as though they were taking medicine—it tastes bad, but they grin and bear it because it’s supposed to be… — John Yates Copy Share Image
“Troubles are God setting the stage for greater blessings in your life.” — John Yates Copy Share Image
“Now, sustaining attention is trickier than directing attention. Why? It’s possible to voluntarily direct attention. However, the part of the mind that sustains attention… — John Yates Copy Share Image
