10 Zen Principles to Help You Live Life Better
10 Zen Principles to help you live a more calm and centered life, as given to us by that famous Zen guy, Yogi Berra.
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5 ways to pay attention
Pay attention — to yourself — we do so to be present for what is going on, all without attachment to the stories we tell ourselves.
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On NOT Going Home For the Holidays
Going Home for the Holidays? Nope. Just stay away from the crowds, eh? Maybe next year… So, what might you do for yourself this year? Or for yourself and your home circle? Here are a few ideas. I suspect none of us are going to forget 2020. Masks. Isolation. Thousands upon thousands of deaths, millions afflicted. And
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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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Setting Boundaries
Setting Boundaries — one source for stress is a lack of boundaries, AKA the inability to say no. What Are Boundaries? Personal boundaries are emotional, physical, and mental limits that we establish. Boundaries differ from person to person, and are: Setting boundaries is a personal responsibility, rooted in self-care and a desire to cultivate well-being. The premise is that no one and nothing can
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Appreciating Life
The art of appreciating life is seldom practiced. I suspect this is so because appreciation actually contradicts our belief about how much is ‘wrong’ with life.
How to Communicate Better Using Dialogue
Communicate Better: Dialogue is a tool for self-exploration. It’s not a way to get others to behave, but rather a way to learn about yourself. I’ve written a ton of articles about communication and dialogue. I’ve focused on how to communicate better in all of my books, and can state categorically that good communication skills
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Fearless Living — 7 Tips
Fearless living: Many people wish to put their fears aside and to create and live a full and elegant life. In Zen, we say this is simple, as in “Simply Sit.” Or, “Pay attention!” Or, “Wake up!” Introduction to Fearless Living Many people wish to put their fears aside and to create and live a full and elegant life. In
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The Dance of Shadow and Light
The Dance of Shadow and Light is where the juice is. Here, we discover the interplay of presence and action. Learn to let go of rules, and live! One way artists achieve “three dimensionality” is to create the illusion of depth through the interplay of shadow and light. A painting featuring nothing but light would be a
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Nothing is Apparent
Synopsis: Nothing is Apparent to anyone else, and most stuff isn’t even apparent to you! One of the biggest mistakes people make when relating is assuming… well… pretty much everything. Nothing, though, is obvious, and often, what’s “obvious” to you really isn’t, so how on earth could someone else figure out what is unclear to you? But
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