You Are Heroic with Brian Johnson

PNTV - Take Off from Within by Ervin Seale

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Aug 14, 2015
Dive into the whimsical world of the mind as Ervin Seale paints a picture of our thoughts as wild, drunken monkeys. Discover how to harness this chaos to shape your happiness and live independently from others' opinions. Uncover the power of positive mantras to actively rewire your subconscious, while exploring how our thoughts can physically affect us, even enhancing strength. Embrace daily spiritual practices and learn to act decisively, regardless of fleeting emotions. It's a journey of self-discovery and empowerment!
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INSIGHT

Tame The Crazy Monkey Mind

  • Brian Johnson describes the mind as a crazy, drunk, scorpion-stung monkey to dramatize its chaotic nature.
  • Laugh at the image and practice methods that tame and sober your monkey mind into disciplined awareness.
ADVICE

Detach From Others' Opinions

  • Stop making your happiness depend on what others think and free yourself from their opinions.
  • Cultivate inner independence so external praise or criticism doesn't dictate your mood or choices.
INSIGHT

Over-Concern Reveals Inner Work

  • Over-concern for a suffering world often signals unresolved personal integration and inner pain.
  • Strengthen and transmute your own suffering first so you can create effective change externally.
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