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The Monkey Mind

In the journey of consciousness, there is a voice that often emerges in the bus—loud, chaotic, and filled with negativity. This voice is a manifestation of the monkey mind. The monkey mind is that part of your mind that jumps from thought to thought, often bringing fear, doubt, anger, and unnecessary noise into the bus. It is not in alignment with your pilot, the higher consciousness that represents truth and divine wisdom.

When the monkey mind is in control, it creates turbulence in the bus. It distracts the inner child and undermines the pilot’s guidance. The 12 disciples, the passengers in your mind, are often not in alignment with the pilot when the monkey mind takes over. The result? Your inner child (the driver) is left confused, unsteady, and unprotected.

The Nature of the Monkey Mind

The monkey mind thrives on negativity. It’s the voice that says, “You’re not good enough,” “This will never work,” or “You don’t deserve success or happiness.” It is deeply ingrained in the ego, often rooted in fear, self-doubt, or past traumas. These voices are not your truth—they are merely the distractions of an unsettled mind.

To understand the monkey mind, we must recognize that it’s not inherently "bad"—it’s simply an untrained part of your consciousness that has been allowed to speak without restraint. The monkey mind is a collection of unprocessed thoughts, emotions, and reactions that have accumulated over time, often through conditioning and external influences. It’s your mind’s way of reacting to the world, but it doesn’t have the power to direct your bus—unless you let it.

Negative Thoughts and the Disruption of Harmony

Any negative thought or voice that arises in the bus is a sign that the 12 disciples are not in alignment with the pilot. The pilot represents your highest wisdom, your connection to divine truth, and the alignment with your soul’s purpose. When the 12 disciples—your mental faculties and aspects of your personality—are out of harmony, the bus (your consciousness) is susceptible to the chaos of the monkey mind.

You can identify a negative thought by the way it makes you feel. A thought that causes you to feel uneasy, fearful, angry, or inadequate is out of alignment with the pilot. It’s important to pay attention to these feelings, as they serve as a compass to guide you back to the true path.

Whenever a negative thought enters the bus, pause and notice how it makes you feel. If it’s disruptive and unsettling, it’s not aligned with your pilot. It’s an indication that your mental passengers (the 12 disciples) are misbehaving, and the bus is heading into a dangerous territory.

The Power of Apology and Re-Alignment

The work here is simple but profound: whenever a negative thought arises, immediately apologize to your inner child (the driver). Apologize because the negative thought may have caused your child to feel fear or insecurity. The inner child is your sub-conscious mind, and it is highly sensitive to every word and thought you think.

The phrase you will use is simple but powerful: “I’m sorry. Please forgive me. I love you. Thank you.”

This is not just an apology—it’s an invitation to re-align your consciousness with your pilot, your highest wisdom. It’s a reminder to the child (your subconscious) that you are not controlled by negativity or the monkey mind, and that the pilot is still in charge. Over time, this simple act of re-alignment will begin to discipline the 12 disciples—the different aspects of your mind.

Disciplining the 12 Disciples

The 12 disciples are not inherently bad or rebellious. In fact, they are essential parts of your consciousness, each representing different aspects of your mental, emotional, and spiritual self. However, without guidance, they can fall into disharmony and follow the whims of the monkey mind.

When you apologize to the child, you are essentially reminding the 12 disciples that they are meant to serve the pilot. By doing this consistently, you begin to discipline the disciples, allowing them to operate in alignment with the highest truth—the wisdom of the pilot.

This is the work. It is the ongoing practice of checking in with your mind, listening to the voices that arise, and consciously choosing to return to the pilot's guidance, moment by moment.

Each time you apologize, each time you say, “I’m sorry. Please forgive me. I love you. Thank you,” you are teaching your mind to operate from a place of peace, trust, and alignment with your higher self.

A Practical Exercise: Tuning Out the Monkey Mind

To deepen this practice, try this simple exercise:

  1. Sit quietly and close your eyes.
  2. Observe the thoughts that come up. Notice if they are positive, neutral, or negative.
  3. If any negative or disruptive thoughts arise, pause immediately.
  4. Say the mantra: “I’m sorry. Please forgive me. I love you. Thank you.” Speak this softly to your inner child, as if soothing a frightened, anxious part of yourself.
  5. Visualize the negative thought dissolving into light and harmony as you say the mantra.
  6. Reconnect with your pilot: Imagine the wise figure of the pilot guiding your mind back into alignment with divine truth.
  7. Feel the shift: Notice how the negativity dissipates and your mind returns to a state of calm, clarity, and alignment.

Over time, this practice will help train your mind to respond to negativity with love and compassion, rather than fear and resistance. The monkey mind will lose its grip, and the 12 disciples will begin to operate in harmony with the pilot.

The Work Must Be Done

This is the work—simple but transformative. It requires consistent effort and dedication. It requires patience and love for the mind, understanding that the monkey mind is not inherently evil, but simply in need of direction.

By apologizing to your inner child and re-aligning with your pilot every time negativity arises, you are slowly, but surely, disciplining the 12 disciples and bringing your mind back into harmony. This is how you build a technicolor reality—by shifting your consciousness, one thought at a time.

Remember, the work must be done. It is not a one-time effort but an ongoing practice. But the results—greater peace, clarity, and alignment with your true self—are worth every moment of effort.