“God could not be everywhere. So he made Mothers” Dear Mom, Thank you for.. Teaching me that when I am upset or worried, there’s nothing like a bit of rigorous housework to zap the worry and get the adrenalin flowing with positive expectations. Constantly being cheerful to the point of being…
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Summer is around the corner and parents, especially working parents, start looking for a safe and enjoyable summer camp where they can send their children. I was talking to my friend, who lives in the US. She was stressing over how hard it is to find the right summer camp. I…
Zazen
Meditation is a wonderful and easy practice. I see it as a way to sit quietly as my mind gets into neutral gear, leading to a nice state of calm. A state where it is easy to appreciate everything I have.
Zen is the practice of returning to this moment. Rather than getting away from our life, it is about getting into our life just as it is, in all its glory – a sort of awakening to ourselves and generally feeling responsible for life.
Zen meditation, also called Zazen, is an easy and uncomplicated practice. You sit, and start where you are, and finish where you are. In the process, you develop an awareness of whatever you experience without thinking about it or trying to change it.
You don’t even need to aim for a state of calm or stillness – the goal is non-judgmental awareness. This facilitates letting go – and the calm and peace are welcome side benefits.
It is a super-easy practice that follows this sequence:
- You sit comfortably
- You relax
- Each time you feel a thought coming, you acknowledge it and let it go. You do this repeatedly.
- Finally you surrender all thought and gently detach yourself and stay alert, present in this moment.
As a mindfulness meditation practice, Zazen achieves the wonderful challenge of awakening you to the present moment, while gently urging you to let go, so that you see the world exactly as it is. This means you immerse yourself in the present moment with no thoughts interfering with the experience.
How to do Zazen
George Bernard Shaw said, “People are always blaming their circumstances for what they are. I don’t believe in circumstances. The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want, and if they can’t find them, they make them.” Makes sense,…
Gardening is a form of mindful meditation, and perhaps one of the best mindfulness practices. Nurturing a garden – regardless of its size, whether you’re blessed with one surrounding your house or whether it is few pots in your balcony, is a most satisfying experience. Watching one little leaf sprout or…
That I am a huge fan of The Dalai Lama shouldn’t be a surprise. I have all his books, I love to watch his videos and most of all, I adore his message to the world. Of course we all yearn to see in person the people we love. I have a long wishlist…