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To effectively engage with the monkey mind, it’s crucial to approach it with skill and patience. Fighting against it or internalizing its negative messages—like self-identifying as "ugly"—can lead to detrimental outcomes. Instead, the key lies in practicing meditation techniques that empower us to free the monkey mind positively.
Making Friends through Engagement
One effective approach is to "give a job" to the monkey mind. This technique suggests that instead of banishing or battling our thoughts, we should channel them into productive activities. By becoming the "boss" and assigning tasks—such as focusing on meditation exercises—we enable the monkey mind to serve as our employee.