Monk Mindset

What does it mean to have a “monk mindset”?

You can apply the principles of monastic life by turning inward for bliss and living light.

Here are a few tips to try out:

Inner Bliss

• Care more for others; care less what they think of you.

• Observe the mind constantly.

• Keep a small smile going all day.

• If you don’t feel like smiling, then laugh. (credits to Bhante V)

• Everyone is your friend and teacher—even the dentist.

• Listen fully without anticipating your response.

• Remember that life is fleeting.

• Become a warrior for good in the world, serving others humbly.

• Seek to understand how your mind works.

• Smile and nod at everyone you pass without being creepy.

• View every challenge as a chance to train positive qualities.

• Just this pleasant moment.

• Don’t act with an angry mind. Put it in a “timeout.”

• Random kind deeds, like someone else’s laundry.

Living Light

• Be content with who you are, what you have, and where you be.

• More downtime, less downloads.

• Let go of heavy baggage—both literal and figurative.

• Screen-free Sundays, if possible.

• Don’t give opinions unless they’re welcome, even online.

• 0 checked bags when traveling.

• Less tabs and windows open—only what you need.

• Find time each day to simply be.

• Give away everything you don’t use.

• Don’t worry about shoes.

• Use a watch (instead of phone) to keep time.

• Airplane mode.

• Catch sunrise and sunset.

• Silence is golden.

• Don’t ask unless offered. If offered, seldom refuse.

• Keep few possessions, but take really good care of them.

• Empty space and a full heart.

You can even pick a few of these and use them as daily affirmations for more mental clarity, tranquility & joy.

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