What is it about monks? Nuns, too. Men and women in religious life seem to exude a sense of peace that the rest of us can’t help wishing we had.
You’ve probably heard of Monk Mindset, the all-in-one app that helps users find peace and productivity by following the “seven principles” that guide monks and nuns in their daily life. (And don’t miss our interview with the founder!)
Combining these ancient principles with the best of modern tech to offer online learning and habit tracking, Monk Mindset is a one-of-a-kind tool for anyone seeking a life of authentic flourishing.
Founder John Cannon told Aleteia what inspires him to share these “monastic principles” with the world outside the monastery:
For 1,800 years, monks and nuns have designed ways of living that lead to flourishing rooted in God. The principles of this way of living aren't just for monks and nuns — they are for everyone.
In our hectic and fast-paced world, the monastery shows us a way to live that is steady, purposeful and more rooted in God. We want to give everyone access to the otherwise hidden wisdom of the monastery.
A more peaceful and purposeful life? Sign us up.
Actually, you literally can sign up, thanks to the new “Daily Monk” meditations that Monk Mindset kicked off on Easter Monday. This daily meditation, led by monks and nuns, rotates through 7 principles of monastic wisdom, offering quick lessons on how to apply these principles to your life.
Featured in the Monk Mindset app, Daily Monk has thousands of users so far. Sounds like we aren’t the only ones craving the peace and productivity that Monk Mindset shares.
The convenient audio format makes it easy to access this wisdom daily, whether you’re praying at home or on the go. And we love that each meditation includes a practical step for applying it to your life.
“Daily Monk helps you gradually transform your life through daily bite-sized and practical meditations led by monks and nuns, allowing you to put the ancient wisdom of the monastery into practice in your life,” Cannon said.
If life feels too busy and stressful lately, Daily Monk sounds like just what the doctor ordered. And don’t miss following Monk Mindset on Instagram and Facebook, where you can find even more daily inspiration to live with the hidden wisdom of monks and nuns.
