There comes a moment in all of our lives in which we end up asking ourselves what to do in life. It is a natural step, and the first thing you should do is not feeling in any way guilty for asking yourself such a question. Think of it as an opportunity for self discovery, [...]
There is absolutely no way I can possibly tell you about all the different types of meditation in just one article. My intention is to tell you about some of the general benefits of meditation the different types have in common and introduce you to a few popular forms of meditation. Many people have never [...]
Zen gardens are very unique landscaping designs that are also known as “Japanese Rock Gardens.” . The word “Zen” means “dry” and the Japanese word for this type of garden is karesansui, meaning dry landscape. Consisting almost exclusively of stones and sand, this type of garden became very popular in Japan during the Shogun era [...]
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 [...]
Zen fountains are said to create a feeling of well being and peace. The stones are one of the most important elements of a Zen water fountain. The mineral composition of the stones and how they are placed are important elements in the ancient philosophy of Zen. Some fountains are carved completely out of stone. [...]
[digg-reddit-me]Destressing and relaxing are extremely important to our overall health. Physical and mental health problems due to stress are increasing at an alarming rate today. Our lives are consumed by distress and stress from the time the alarm clock goes off, and the time our heads hit the pillow. They affect our lives in many [...]
Making your own Zen garden can be a huge undertaking. It is a great deal of manual labor. Your Zen garden will not be much maintenance once created though. Zen gardens have been around for hundreds of years. They were used to enhance meditation for Buddhist monks. Zen is self examination, enlightenment, and spiritual refinement. [...]
What to do on your day off? This is a question we all ask every week. The answer is getting harder these days. Rising fuel prices are keeping more people close to home on the weekends today. You work hard all week and the weekend is your time to relax and have fun. Your local [...]
[digg-reddit-me] Reiki is an ancient Japanese method of healing, founded by Dr. Mikao Usui in the early 1900’s. This form of treatment has been used for nearly 100 years. A practitioner using Reiki will place their hands above or on the patient and the practitioner will channel energy through their hands to their subject to [...]
