MEDITATIONS
the monkey mind
a proposal by Frans Poelstra for an improvisation performance
Performers: Xava Mikosch, Frans Poelstra and Agnes Schneidewind
06. April 2023
19:00
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From ChatGPT
The term „monkey mind“ is often used in Buddhist and yoga philosophy to describe a mind that is restless, unsettled, and constantly jumping from thought to thought, like a monkey swinging from tree to tree. A mind with a „monkey mind“ is easily distracted and has difficulty staying focused on a particular task or object of meditation. It is said to be a common obstacle to achieving a state of mindfulness or concentration, and practitioners of meditation and yoga work to calm the monkey mind through various techniques such as breath-work, visualisation, and mindfulness practices.
Question to ChatGPT
What are the benefits to have a „monkey mind“?
Answer from ChatGPT
While having a „monkey mind“ can be challenging and sometimes frustrating, there are some benefits associated with it: