simple, green, mindful
07.19.10
The ulitimate in energy efficient homes, the monolithic dome is gaining in popularity and ease of building.
The dome that is pictured here is located in Pensacola, Florida and has survived several direct hurricane hits!
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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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07.13.10
These cute, cute, cute, cloth grocery bags are available at Super One Foods. I purchased 6 of them today and was delighted with the quality!
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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
Today a great spiritual hunger is surfacing as many seek comfort, support, and meaning in a world that has spun out of control. Yet, times of loneliness, confusion, fear, or separation come for a powerful reason-so we can stop our usual way of being and discover where true strength, connection, and understanding lie. These difficult times are actually a blessing, removing us from preoccupation with externals and inviting us to embark on a journey into the heart and meaning of our lives. Both Jewish and Zen practice call us to enter the journey, though in different ways.
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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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07.05.10
Zen yoga poses are part of an Oriental system that combines the practice of asanas with Traditional Chinese and Japanese Medicine. Postures are categorized according to the primary meridian they affect. A meridian can be understood as similar to a blood vessel, in that it has an energetic structure that corresponds with the human body, but which is instead a channel for energy to circulate (instead of blood).
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07.03.10
In zen living, “you are what you eat” takes on a whole new meaning. I you are eating unhealthy foods, you are probably an unhealthy person – both inside and out. The foods we eat affect the way we grow, function and prevent disease. It’s important to establish healthy eating habits at an early age.
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