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08.27.10
At first glance, it would seem that zen living and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) have nothing to do with one another. But many of us with ADD develop negative thinking patterns because we become frustrated by our challenges and frequent feelings of being overwhelmed. This negative outlook then makes it even harder for us to manage those challenges and move forward with the zen life.
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08.23.10
When you’re scurrying around living your life and it seems like you can’t get any peace, you might be yearning for some quiet time all to yourself. If you’ve never tried zen meditation, you are missing out worlds of inner peace, enlightenment and joy.
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08.21.10
It’s really interesting to look at the different ways people go through the usual part of life when faced with vein-popping stress. Even if you’re looking for the deepest of deep quotes, humor is still the best medicine there is, no matter who you are. Despite of what’s been happening, and to those who has gone though great ordeals, it’s better to just laugh while facing the troubles with a clear mind than anger with a clouded vision.
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07.31.10
I found a really interesting article online describing some mediation programs. Since I have the author’s permission, I thought that I would reprint it here for you guys to see.
Meditation Software – How to Meditate For Beginners
By Victoria M Noble
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07.25.10
Zen fountains are said to create a feeling of well being and peace. The stones are one of the most important elements of a Zen water fountain. The mineral composition of the stones and how they are placed are important elements in the ancient philosophy of Zen. Some fountains are carved completely out of stone. There are mineral stones for every mood.
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07.17.10
Most of us, women in particular, have trouble letting go of the day when it’s time to get a good night’s sleep. Poor sleeping habits have been linked to such problems as lowered immune function, headaches and even obesity.
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07.15.10
There is quite a bit of talk these days in the media about meditation and spiritual enlightenment. Some might even think it is a rather trendy thing to “be into,” yet it is doubtful that it will be one of those passing fads of the pop culture. The fact is that there are numerous methods of meditation, such as Zen meditation, that have been part of other cultures for generations, so it is not likely to be a passing craze, no matter how little Western culture truly understands it.
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07.11.10
Zen meditation music is utilized in a form of Zen named Blowing Zen applied in Zen meditation music. This form of Zen uses the shakuhachi flute to enhance the meditation experience and soothe the body and spirit. Still used today, this form of meditation music was practiced for many centuries by the Buddhists.
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07.09.10
“The whole world is medicine, what is the illness?”
When some people suffer they take medication, others seek therapy, a few become students of Zen. Although much has been made of the connections between Zen and psychology, to really understand Zen healing, it is also necessary to be aware of what healing means psychologically.
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07.07.10
Living in the present, as in right now, is the meaning brought about by the word Zen which also teaches us to enjoy and revel in the beauty of nature and all it wonderful gifts. While the Zen beliefs have first been taught throughout the Buddhist religion it is also used world wide. It is also practiced with several different names like Seon in Korea, Chan in China and Thien in Viet Nam but of course it all boils down to Buddhism.
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