How to Calm an Active Mind

Our busy mind is a trap that disconnects us from reality. We get “caught” up in our heads. I often hear this phenomenon called a “monkey mind,” meaning we are literally swinging from one thought to the next like a monkey swinging from branch to branch. So how do we stop this indulgence of mindlessness and calm our incessant thoughts? Of course, we can never stop thinking, but we do have the brain power to slow down the pace by connecting to our breath, observing our thoughts, and staying rooted in the present moment.