Stanley's Advice on Meditation August 30, 2020

 August 30, 2020

Sunday’s on the Porch with Stanley

Me: Good morning Stanley

How are you today?

Stanley: I’m very well in a namaste sort of way.

Me: Namaste? Have you been meditating?

Stanley: Yes. The Yogi-Phants have convinced me it’s the way to go. I think they’re on to something.

Me: Oh really? I want to hear about this.

Stanley: Well, it’s actually easy to do. You just have to know how to empty your mind.

Me: Hmm. Not so easy for me. I’ve never been able to do that. My mind just keeps going on and on and on. I have a monkey mind.

Stanley: A monkey mind? What does that mean, exactly?

Me: Well, I don’t know, exactly. But, I think it means my mind never stops. I can’t just empty it. I’ve tried to meditate many times and it doesn’t work for me. The more I try, the more agitated I get and I don’t think that’s how it’s supposed to work.

Stanley: Hmm. No. No, I think you’re right. It’s supposed to help calm and center you.

Me: Were you able to meditate Stanley?

Stanley: Yes. Yes, I was. And the YP’s think I’m doing pretty good. Sigh. I’m feeling very peaceful.

Me: Yay for you Stanley! I’m so happy to hear about this. Do you have any words of wisdom you can share this morning?

Stanley: Not really. Or, maybe just “take three deep breaths and let it out.”

Me: Hmm. Is that what the Yogi-Phants told you to do?

Stanley: Yes. But for you, I’m thinking about that song. You know the one “Who let the dogs out?”

Me: Ah. Yes I do know that song. What’s that have to do with me meditating?

Stanley: Well, for you, maybe sing “Who let the monkeys out?” Hahahahahahaha! lmao