The world teaches fast. Fast money. Fast answers. Constant stimulation. But monks move differently.
They are calm, intentional, disciplined, and patient. They think long-term. They let go of excess.
They commit to one mission without rushing.
I’ve started my next read of Think Like a Monk, and from it I’ll be sharing simple practices with you all practices designed to slow the body down and elevate you into your higher self. This isn’t about doing more. It’s about doing LESS , BETTER.
Today’s practice:
Slow down and bring full awareness to ONE thing at a time.Notice how often the mind wants to rush or stack tasks. When you catch it, gently return to the one thing you’re doing.
Examples of intentional focus:
• while eating — chew slower, taste your food
• while texting — read fully before responding
• while talking — listen without planning your reply
• while walking — feel your feet hit the ground
• while breathing — follow the inhale and exhale
• while thinking — finish one thought before jumping to the next
• while cleaning — clean one area fully, no rushing
• while working — complete one task before starting another
No multitasking. Just one thing. Fully present. This is how we retrain focus, regulate the body, and ground into peace.