Comments on: Are your Monkeys preventing you from moving on?

By: Karmic Ally

Karmic Ally — Sat, 20 Aug 2016 06:43:06 +0000

In reply to Roslyn Tanner Evans. Your friend is blessed with your friendship, Roslyn. Letting go of the past and that awful monkey on the back is so important to savor the present moment rather than face it with fear. Thanks for sharing your case study for getting rid of monkeys on our back.

By: Karmic Ally

Karmic Ally — Sat, 20 Aug 2016 06:41:27 +0000

In reply to Julia. Amen to that, Julia. It takes time but we do get the hang of letting go and living fully in the present.

By: Roslyn Tanner Evans

Roslyn Tanner Evans — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 22:53:38 +0000

I just heard from a friend who was worried about a 1 year anniversary coming up & in the past she messed things up on the 1 year. We talked for a long time & I helped her put that experience back in the past. She intends to be mindful but not anxious about it. So often we create mental obstacles. She had a monkey on her back & we got him off.

By: Julia

Julia — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 16:58:45 +0000

I have found this to be so true in my life Vatsala. It is in letting go of the old that I both make room for the new, and allow myself to be fully present in the Now.

By: Karmic Ally

Karmic Ally — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 05:00:17 +0000

In reply to Beverley Golden.

Wise words from a very wise lady, Beverley. I love the way you put things into the correct perspective. Holding on to the past can create health problems too like asthma and heart conditions because the body is internalizing the toxic memories. It’s so much better to acknowledge the pain and move forward with life. Not easy, but it can be done with patience and willpower.

The monkey story is a true one and the team member actually worked with me and my Sheep colleague. It was a public relations nightmare at the time but we all learn, don’t we. 😉

By: Karmic Ally

Karmic Ally — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 04:57:10 +0000

In reply to Natasha Botkin. The monk story is a simple one but with a powerful message and teaching, Natasha. I'm glad you loved it but happier that I could be there for you today through the story. XoXo

By: Beverley Golden

Beverley Golden — Thu, 18 Aug 2016 20:02:27 +0000

In my experience, things from our past, might not always be conscious. They settle in us and seem to influence us without us even knowing it. It’s important to be as conscious and objective as we can about identifying what past event is still impacting our present. Also, knowing what that past situation actually have to do with today. What are we making it mean? Releasing the past is very freeing, as I see so many people who still hold on and limit themselves from creating something new for themselves. Love the monkey analogy too, Vatsala!

By: Natasha Botkin

Natasha Botkin — Thu, 18 Aug 2016 18:12:25 +0000

Love the monk story reminder. Kinda need to read that today. Thank you! xoxo

By: Karmic Ally

Karmic Ally — Thu, 18 Aug 2016 17:10:08 +0000

In reply to Reba Linker. Mixing animal metaphors can be a disaster, as we saw with the true incident in the post, Reba. BTW, the monk story is one of my favorites too! :)

By: Karmic Ally

Karmic Ally — Thu, 18 Aug 2016 17:09:00 +0000

In reply to Anna Alapatt. Mindfulness and living in the moment helps to focus on what's important right now. The past cannot be undone and bit of forgiveness, both for the person who hurt us and ourselves for allowing us to be hurt helps heal wounds. It takes time, but we eventually get there Anna.