The Monkey Is the Messenger: Meditation and What Your Busy Mind Is Trying to Tel

Description: The Monkey Is the Messenger by Ralph De La Rosa Hope for all those who want to meditate but feel they cant because they think too much- A remedy. Making friends with the infamous "monkey mind" to make it a means for healing and awakening.An engaging, funny, and introductory guide for anyone whose overactive mind gets in the way of starting a regular meditation practice"My mind is so busy, I really need to meditate.""My mind is so busy, theres no way I can meditate."Familiar dilemma? These days just about all of us know we should be meditating, but that doesnt make it any easier to sit down and face the repetitive thoughts careening around our brains-seemingly pointless, sometimes hurtful, nearly always hard to control. Rather than quitting meditation or trying to wall off the monkey mind, Ralph De La Rosa suggests asking yourself a question- If you were to stop demonizing your monkey mind, would it have anything to teach you? In a roundabout way, could repetitive thoughts be pointing us in the direction of personal-and even societal-transformation?Poignant and entertaining, The Monkey Is the Messenger offers a range of evidence-based, somatic, and trauma-informed insights and practices drawn from De La Rosas study of neuroscience and psychology and his long practice of meditation and yoga. Here at last-a remedy for all those who want to meditate but suppose they cant because they think too much. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Ralph De La Rosa is a therapist, meditation teacher, storyteller, and musician. A graduate of Fordham Universitys Graduate School of Social Services, he is trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT) and incorporates Internal Family Systems therapy (IFS) alongside traditional psychotherapy in his work. He has been featured in numerous publications including GQ, SELF, Womens Health, and Elephant Journal. He currently resides in New York City. Review "With a rare authenticity, Ralph De La Rosa seamlessly blends trauma theory and neuroscience into the framework of Buddhism. Reading this work will be deeply healing for so many people. If you have ever felt a little broken, pick up this book—its the voice we all need to hear."—Lodro Rinzler, author of The Buddha Walks into a Bar"Smart and sure to benefit many. Ralph De La Rosas book lovingly reframes the parts of us wed rather avoid, especially our busy and anxious minds, as energies calling us toward a deeper awareness. A very useful contribution to the conversation between Buddhist psychology and Western psychology."—Ethan Nichtern, author of The Road Home"Filled with humility and wit, curiosity and hope, this book offers those struggling against the currents of their own torment a path of least resistance back to the safe harbor of self-understanding and self-love."—Dr. Miles Neale, author of Gradual Awakening"Newcomers and readers familiar with meditation alike will enjoy De La Rosas compassionate perspective on the intersection of Buddhist practice and psychotherapy."—Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Everyone knows we should be meditating, but what if your thoughts just wont shut up? Ralph De La Rosa draws on Buddhism, neuroscience and psychology to posit that instead of growing increasingly frustrated with these intrusive thoughts, we should accept them as a part of ourselves and use them as a tool to understand ourselves better."—BookPage Promotional Hope for all those who want to meditate but feel they cant because they think too much- A remedy. Making friends with the infamous "monkey mind" to make it a means for healing and awakening. Review Quote "With a rare authenticity, Ralph De La Rosa seamlessly blends trauma theory and neuroscience into the framework of Buddhism. Reading this work will be deeply healing for so many people. If you have ever felt a little broken, pick up this book--its the voice we all need to hear."-Lodro Rinzler, author of The Buddha Walks into a Bar "Smart and sure to benefit many. Ralph De La Rosas book lovingly reframes the parts of us wed rather avoid, especially our busy and anxious minds, as energies calling us toward a deeper awareness. A very useful contribution to the conversation between Buddhist psychology and Western psychology."-Ethan Nichtern, author of The Road Home "Filled with humility and wit, curiosity and hope, this book offers those struggling against the currents of their own torment a path of least resistance back to the safe harbor of self-understanding and self-love."-Dr. Miles Neale, author of Gradual Awakening Promotional "Headline" Hope for all those who want to meditate but feel they cant because they think too much- A remedy. Making friends with the infamous "monkey mind" to make it a means for healing and awakening. Details ISBN1611805848 Author Ralph De La Rosa Pages 192 Publisher Shambhala Publications Inc Year 2018 ISBN-10 1611805848 ISBN-13 9781611805840 Format Paperback Imprint Shambhala Publications Inc Subtitle Meditation and What Your Busy Mind Is Trying to Tell You Place of Publication Boston Country of Publication United States Media Book DEWEY 158.12 Short Title The Monkey Is the Messenger Language English UK Release Date 2018-11-13 Publication Date 2018-11-13 AU Release Date 2018-11-13 NZ Release Date 2018-11-13 US Release Date 2018-11-13 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137971867;

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