Using a Zen Stick
Synopsis: Zen Stick: sometimes, we need a smack upside our heads, metaphorically, of course.
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5 Key Concepts for Zen Living
5 Key Concepts for Zen Living — I thought I’d write a “start here” article to help you get on board with some of our perspectives. This article contains multiple links to our site, and to other BLOG articles. Click around and enjoy!
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Ceilings and The Dynamics of Depression
Ceilings and The Dynamics of Depression — depression is simply a label, and for most of us, not a helpful one. Let’s explore depression and see if there’s a link between negative stories and depression. So, I received a question: Delighted to make this our topic! There are several things here. A little medical talk, a
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Cling Static
We get cling static whenever we find ourselves grasping onto something (or pushing it away–in which case we’re clinging on to not having it.) Today’s topic is addressed more fully in my book, Half Asleep in the Buddha Hall. One of the earliest teachings of the Buddha concerns the nature of life, and is often called the Four
The Power of Wise Intention
Wise Intention is the bedrock of both elegant communication and grounded living. This topic is addressed in two of my books, Half Asleep in the Buddha Hall and The. Best. Relationship. Ever. I want to give a shout out to Lion’s Roar, and to the article How to Practice Wise Intention, written by Sylvia Boorstein.
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Dropping Arrogance
Today, we’re using a familiar Zen story to help us to see ways for dropping arrogance This topic is described in my book, Half Asleep in the Buddha Hall. You can read more about it here A Few Ways to Get Over Yourself This is a Zen story about Today, we’re using a familiar Zen
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The Straightjacket of Delusion
The Straightjacket of Delusion is a funny thing. You only notice it when it’s pointed out to you, AND you are open to looking. What’s Your Problem, Man? This topic is described in my book, You can read more about it here One of the main plot points in the movie series “The Matrix” is
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