Zen Ideas
The Myth of No Consequences — the consequence, or result, is caused by the actions preceding it, 100% of the time
awareness
Zen Ideas
The Myth of Absolute Truth — we hate not knowing, but the reality is, most of life is a mystery to be lived, not a puzzle to be solved.
The Myth of Absolute Truth — The Myths Series
Zen Ideas
Self-centered as compared to selfish — we need to learn to find our focus, and to bring it gently back to learning all there is to know about ourselves
Whole Being — Self-centered as Compared to Selfish
Zen Ideas
Responsive as compared to reactive — reacting on autopilot is prevalent — always has been. Learning to breathe and then to reflect means that we can respond rather than react.
Whole Being — Responsive as Compared to Reactive
Zen Ideas
On Being Yourself
On Being Your–you are exactly and only who you are–including what you discover about yourself–the parts tucked away
relationships
On Being Connected
On being connected: it’s tricky, relating without judging. It takes effort and presence.
Zen Ideas
Essential Zen Lessons — Coming into presence is the key focus of Zen, and is accomplished in Zazen and “simply noticing. Here we begin to explore the foundations of building an “attentiveness practice.”
Zen 101 — Essential Zen Lessons
relationships
On Real Relating — Discover Yourself — relating is a forum where we get to experiment with what we are learning about ourselves
Real Relating — Discover Yourself
Zen Ideas
Crowning Glory — our heads are a blessing and a curse. If we buy into our stories, we live in our heads, miserable. Or, we can continually choose to see our games while not biting.
Crowning Glory — The Body Speaks
Zen Ideas
Self Awareness / Self Acceptance is all about studying yourself without taking yourself too seriously. It’s not “esteeming yourself,” but simply noticing that you are… who you are.