Interview of Julianne, 24, starting and building her career in the food industry.

She enjoys learning but was always an A student.  At age of 2, her Montessori pre-school teacher struggled to create exercises  because she completed them as soon as they were created. Born 2-week prematurely, suffered Jaundice at birth Julianne Butt never let anything blocks her path to success and happiness. 

At 21 she graduated with a degree in Linguistic ana Japanese from Occidental College.  She is multilingual - conversant in English, Japanese, Mandarin and studied Spanish, French, Greek.  She understand conversational Korean language and is learning Vietnamese.

Instead of pursuing her linguistic talent, Julianne’s passion is in food and all aspects of culinary field. She worked as a Cheese Monger, could hold a deep conversation with any Craft Beer afficionados, love bread making and would cook up great meals for any event - just give her pots, stove and fire.

 

Beneath a confident, well spoken and outgoing personality, Julianne’s path to happiness is unconventional.  She chose not to don the corporate suit but prefers an apron of a kitchen Help, waiting tables.  cooking for under privilege community. She believes that food is the universal language that connects people of any ethnicity, race or religion.

Sera Wang, pursuing a career in Dental Hygiene, living a happy life with her husband, 2 dogs and a cat. If this were the last day of her life, she is prepared to leave because she is happy.  She left Korea at age 13 to the US, went through a tumultuous childhood living at one relative home to another.  Graduated from college in Washington, USA, had a good career working as a paralegal. She continue seek success and happiness, but was not content until she found someone to share her life with.

Kris Ang, Writer, Trainer and Poet.

Kris was born as the only child.  Her father from illness shortly after her birth . She grew up in a large family living with her grandparents with uncles and aunties.  She exemplify an ordinary person who grew up with a humble background, crafted her own path and defined her own success and happiness. 

Kris Ang is now a writer, a poet and a trainer for CEO in holding authentic conversations.  She holds a degree in Economics and a Masters in Early Child Development.  Kris lives life as it comes - not complaining about unfortunate events but always fighting to better it for the next person who come by the same path.  She volunteers as the Director of a charity project named Nameste World foundation, where they raise funds to help children organisations in need.

Emptiness.  Our lives is full of activities, commitments, work, study and relationships.  We have emotions, desires, anger, guilt and believes.  Imagine ourselves as a new born baby, where our bucket is empty. No fear, no emotions, no desires.  Just that instinctive need to be alive and happy.  Emptiness is a practice for meditators to bring the mind back to its original baby-like state of purity.

 

“The Monkey Mind” is a meditation podcast where we learn meditation techniques and practice with guided sessions To reset our beliefs, attitudes and mindset  creating balance between success and happiness in our lives.

This is a production of TheCEOMonk.com the publisher of the book:  “A CEO, an Entrepreneur, a Tourist and the Monk.

 

With your eyes softly focused in a space in front of you take  in a few deep breathes.  Breathe in and out.

Notice the eye lids getting heavier as your muscles on your face began to relax.  Naturally, allow the eye lids to close gently, as the body continues to be even more relax.

Imagine you are sitting alone in a vast open space.

Completely free of commitments.  Feeling peace and safe. 

The gentle breeze on your skin reminds you of the pure fresh air blending with your body.

Slowly even the outline of your body begins to blend into the background, as if, you are part of the air.

Imagine … your body is an empty vessel without organs.

Hollow and empty.  With only a clear spherical ball of brightness at the center of your abdomen.

Glowing a gently soft light covering your and the space around you.

Feel your body getting lighter and lighter

and the sensation of  weightless-ness

 

Gradually your body blends completely into the surrounding,

becoming invisible

Becoming ONE with the environment.

 

Allow any thoughts drift away, disappearing, and dissolving into thin air.

with each breathe releasing any tension, worries or cares. Let them go.  Set them free.

 

Gently. comfortably and effortless, bring the mind to a complete stand still in the center of the bright light.

Continue to feel the emptiness, transparency, and lightness

Maintain a slight smile as you experience the sensation of joy and happiness.

Continue to meditate in silence.9 Emptiness. 

Clear and bright,

Pure and still

Light and empty.

The Mind is like a Soap Bubble

Visualise a clear and transparent sphere, like  crystal ball, a  full moon, a dew drop or a soap bubble.   Imagine you standing in an open field watching soap bubbles blowing in the air.  So clear, light, transparent and reflecting the bright rays from the morning sun.  Allow your awareness to follow these bubbles, as a guide to your meditation.

“The Monkey Mind” is a meditation podcast where we learn meditation techniques and practice with guided session to reset our beliefs, attitudes and mindset  creating balance between success and happiness in our lives.  This is a production of TheCEOMonk.com the publisher of the book:  “A CEO, an Entrepreneur, a Tourist and the Monk.

Its inner peace time.

Sit in comfortable place. Either on a chair or on the floor. Keeping your back straight and neck erect.  You may cross your legs into semi lotus pose if you like.  Put your palms together facing upwards and resting on your laps.  Continue to adjust your body by stretching, relaxing your muscles and joints until you are comfortable.

Gently Close your eyes allowing your eye lids to touch very slightly while keeping a slight gap. Do not squeeze them tight.

Now, take a few deep breathes.  Slow gentle and relax

Breathe in and breathe out. In and out.

Put a slight smile on your lips.

Notice with each breath, fresh air enters your nostril. Allow your mind to follow the air as it enters your body, filling every cell in your body. Bringing smiles and happiness to every single cell.  Breathe in, and out. In and out. Relax.

Imagine you are blowing soap bubbles in an open space. Notice hundreds of bubbles floating freely, against the cool and bright morning sky with the sun radiating warm rays all around.

Sitting here, all alone, under the shade of a large tree, feeling very safe and comfortable.

As your gaze at these soap bubbles,  one bubble floats weightlessly toward you.

So clear, bright and transparent

Gently with your your eyes closed, allow your imagination to bring this bubble inside your body into your abdomen.

Soft, empty and bright.  Suspended in the middle of the abdomen.

As the bubble reaches here touching the center  very softly just like the softness and lightness of a like a feather.

Allow your mind to be be here. Observing gently and softly.

And imagine your mind is the bubble. Empty and  light, pure and bright. 

Let it be.  Just be here.  Do nothing. Free of thoughts.  No questions, no worries.

Feeling completely relax and feeling completely still.  Happy, and peaceful.

Allow the mind to rest at center of the body continuously (fade)... till the end of time.

Letting go. Duration 20 mins.  

Most people live their life around making money, acquiring possessions, building relationships, developing knowledge, and taking on new titles.  These items define who we are, what we do, guide our purpose define our values.  They liberate us towards success yet over-attachment will imprison us from true happiness.  When we learn to let go of these attachments, we gain control of our life and learn to balance between success and happiness.

“The Monkey Mind” is a meditation podcast where we learn meditation techniques and practice with guided session to slow down our mind to  attain a state of stillness. 

This is a production of TheCEOMonk.com the publisher of the book:  “A CEO, an Entrepreneur, a Tourist and the Monk.

Its Inner Peace time.

Sit in comfortable place. With your eyes open, take a few moments to adjust your body.  Keeping your back straight and neck erect. You may cross your legs on the floor or sit comfortably on a chair.

Gently, allow your eye lids to close touching softly without squeezing them tight. 

Bring your mind to the present by taking a few deep breathes. 

Breathe in and breathe out.

Notice how relaxing it feels.

Breathe In and out.

Imagine you are sitting all alone at your favourite place in the world where there is nobody around. Nothing awaits your attention.  No needs to be anybody, any where, anything.  Just be conscious of the breathe keeping your awareness of this present moment in time.

Letting go of yourself. Relax your mind and muscles. 

Relax and gently, bring your consciousness into your body entering at the spot in the middle of your abdomen, directly inside your navel.

Continue to breath in and out.

 

Letting go of all thoughts, and expectations.

Letting go of your work, memories, and relationship around your life. 

Just let go of every. Feeling free and the sensation of lightness. 

Imagine you body is just a vessel, and empty vessel. With no organs or bones.

Let go of your body.  Let the the outline of your body to fade into the background.

Your body begins to be transparent,  blending and into the environment.

Feeling light, feeling safe, and empty.  Let go .. set it free.. let it flow.

Let it go. Let it be. Be free.

Continue to be like this till the end of time.

Letting go : Most people live their life around making money, acquiring possessions, building relationships, developing knowledge, and taking on new titles.  These items define who we are, what we do, guide our purpose define our values.  They liberate us towards success yet over-attachment will imprison us from true happiness.  When we learn to let go of these attachments, we gain control of our life and learn to balance between success and happiness.

You are listening to “The Monkey Mind” - a meditation podcast where we learn meditation techniques and practice with guided sessions to slow down our mind to  attain a state of stillness.  Meditation could reset our beliefs, attitudes and mindset  creating balance between success and happiness in our lives.  This is a production of TheCEOMonk.com. publisher of the book:  “A CEO, an Entrepreneur, a Tourist and the Monk.

Its Inner Peace time.

Sit in comfortable place. With your eyes open, take a few moments to adjust your body.  Keeping your back straight and neck erect. You may cross your legs on the floor or sit comfortably on a chair.

Gently, allow your eye lids to close touching softly without squeezing them tight. 

Bring your mind to the present by taking a few deep breathes. 

Breathe in and breathe out.

Notice how relaxing it feels.

Breathe In and out.

Imagine you are sitting all alone at your favourite place in the world where there is nobody around. Nothing awaits your attention.  No needs to be anybody, any where, anything.  Just be conscious of the breathe keeping your awareness of this present moment in time.

Letting go of yourself. Relax your mind and muscles. 

Relax and gently, bring your consciousness into your body entering at the spot in the middle of your abdomen, directly inside your navel.

Continue to breath in and out.

Letting go of all thoughts, and expectations.

Letting go of your work, memories, and relationship around your life. 

Just let go of every. Feeling free and the sensation of lightness. 

Imagine you body is just a vessel, and empty vessel. With no organs or bones.

Let go of your body.  Let the the outline of your body to fade into the background.

Your body begins to be transparent,  blending and into the environment.

Feeling light, feeling safe, and empty.  Let go .. set it free.. let it flow.

Let it go. Let it be. Be free.

Continue to be like this till the end of time.

You are listening to “The Monkey Mind” - a meditation podcast where we learn meditation techniques and practice with guided sessions to slow down our mind to  attain a state of stillness.  This is a production of TheCEOMonk.com. publisher of the book:  “A CEO, an Entrepreneur, a Tourist and the Monk.

Contentment

Its Inner Peace time. With your eyes open, take a few moments to adjust your body.

Sit in comfortable place. Either on a chair or on the floor. Keeping your back straight and neck erect. You may cross your legs by placing your right foot over bent left knee. With your left palm open and facing up, rest it comfortably on your lap. Place your right palm over the left palm, allowing your right index finger to touch the tip of the left thumb. Continue to adjust your body by stretching and relaxing your joints until you are comfortable.

Now, Gently Close your eyes allowing your eye lids to touch very slightly without squeezing them shut.

Bring your mind to the present by taking a few deep breathes. 

Breathe in and breathe out.

Notice how relaxing it feels.

Breathe In and out.

Notice with each breath, fresh air enters your nostril. Allow your mind to follow the air as it enters your body, filling every cell in your body. Bringing smiles and happiness to every single cell.  Rest your mind at the center of you body, near the middle of your abdomen where the airs turns around. 

Feeling completely relax and feeling completely still.  Happy, and peaceful.

Allow the mind to rest here continuously. Just let it be. Let everything go. Let it flow. No need to attend of any thought, feelings or any matter is the world. Just relax and be content, be comfortable,

Everything in your life will be fine. Be grateful for the breathe. Being alive. Being who I am.

No more is needed. No more is wanted. Just be happy with what I have now. Who I am. And what I can.

Contentment is to be satisfy with what I have, I can do, how I do it, and who I am.

No need to compare. No benchmark. No competition. Just be myself. Just be me, now and forever.

I am happy, I am satisfy, I am alive. I am comfortable and content now. And there is no better time than the present.

Center of the body

You are listening to “The Monkey Mind” - a meditation podcast where we learn meditation techniques and practice with guided sessions to slow down our mind to  attain a state of stillness.  Meditation could reset our beliefs, attitudes and mindset  creating balance between success and happiness in our lives.  This is a production of TheCEOMonk.com. publisher of the book:  “A CEO, an Entrepreneur, a Tourist and the Monk.

Its Inner Peace time.

Sit in comfortable place. Either on a chair or on the floor. Keeping your back straight and neck erect. If you are sitting on the floor, you may cross your legs by placing your right foot over bent left knee. Place your left palm open and facing up, resting it comfortably on your lap. Place your right palm over the left palm, allowing your right index finger to touch the tip of the left thumb. Continue to adjust your body by stretching and relaxing until you are comfortable.

Gently Close your eyes allowing your eye lids to touch very slightly without squeezing them shut.

Now, take a few deep breathes and Relax.

Breathe in and breathe out. In and out.

Put a slight smile on your lips. Relax.

Notice with each breath, fresh air enters your nostril. Allow your mind to follow the air as it enters your body, filling every cell in your body. Bringing smiles and happiness to every single cell.

Breathe in, and out. In and out. Relax.

Each time you inhale, allow your mind to follow the breathe as it enters the body.

Feeling the air presses against the lungs.

Flowing into the middle of your abdomen

Feeling the fresh cool air as it reaches the abdomen.

Where  air turns around as you exhale, bringing along all of your worries and cares.

This is the center of the body, which is the seat of the mind.

Maintain your mind here, gently, softly.

Just be here. Let it be.

Observing without involving.

Breathing in and out. 

Feeling completely relax just being here.

Imagine a small sphere of bright soft light at this center. About the size of the egg yoke.

Maintain your soft attention at the center of this sphere.

Just know it's here, as you observe it, and breathing slowly.

Check the muscles around your eyes so that its is not squinting to look.

Relax the body. Clear the mind. Just stay at the center of the body.

Allowing the mind to sit here, rest here, and be home till the end of time.

You are listening to “The Monkey Mind” - a meditation podcast where we learn meditation techniques and practice with guided sessions to slow down our mind to  attain a state of stillness.  This is a production of TheCEOMonk.com. publisher of the book:  “A CEO, an Entrepreneur, a Tourist and the Monk.

 

Mindfulness and our Body

Now, let’s begin meditation.

You may sit on a straight back chair or on a firm cushion on the floor.  If you are sitting on the floor, start my adjusting your sitting position into a meditation posture. With your legs folded into a Cross-legged position, with your right foot resting over the bent left leg.

If you are sitting on a chair, sit comfortably with your feet  squarely planted in front of you,  without leaning against the back of the chair.

Keep your back straight and chin tilted down slightly, resting the head comfortably on the shoulder.

Place the back of the left palm gently on your lap, with your fingers straight. Rest the right palm over the left palm, with the index finger of the right hand touching the tip of the left thumb.

Breathe in deeply and slowly.  feel the relaxation as you breathe out.

Very slowly and very gently, close your eyes, without squeezing them too tightly, as if you are about to doze off to sleep.

Breathe in by Inhaling through your nose and breathe out by exhaling through your lips or nose.

Allow the air to fill you lungs completely when you inhale.

Imagine you are sitting alone at your favourite place in the world where you feel completely at ease, safe, and happy.

Imagine that the air that surrounds you is filled with peace and stillness

 

Lets begin to Relax every muscle in your body…. letting go of any signs of tension.

Start by relaxing the muscles on the TOP of your head. …..scanning down the body.. relax your forehead

Relax your eyelids…..And the muscle at the side of the eyes.

Relax your cheeks …..And your lips

Allow your Chin and jaws to be loose and slack.

Begin to loosen the muscles around your neck. …And in your shoulders

Feel the relaxation spreading to your upper arms and around your elbows,

Down to the lower arms, around your wrists, to your palms and and all the way out to the tips of the fingers.

 

Begin to relax the muscles in the chest and your trunk.

Relax your shoulder blades …. And all the muscles along your back

Loosen the muscles around your waist,  stomach and  …..All the way down to your hips.

Relax

Loosen the muscles of your buttocks ….And feel the relaxation spreading down to your thighs….to your knees

Down to through the calves …. around your ankles … To your feet and all the way out to the tip of your toes.

Relax

Allow every single muscle in your body to be… loose …. slack……relax. . pause

Just sit here without feeling the need to do anything.  Let it be.  Let everything go. Just be here.

Breathing gently.  Keeping the awareness at the center of the stomach, inside the abdomen. 

Let the mind sit here. comfortably and relax.

Breathe in.. Breathe out.. imagine all the cells in your body smiling happily..

keep a slight smile on your lips as you continue to mediate in silence .. till the end of time.