• Mindfulness

    About Zen-Lightenment

    Zen: Become your own best friend. Learn to trust your mind and thoughts, so they don’t alienate from you. Do this by bringing them into focus and be considerate with them like you would someone you care about. Introduction Zen is not a religion, and stands apart from traditional religions as it steers clear of religious formalities and rituals. Zen philosophy…

  • Mindfulness,  Personal Growth

    The “Everyday Zen” Philosophy

     “Everyday Zen” is a collection of fundamental principles that are based on the philosophy of Zen. Zen is a way of thinking and living that focuses on being mindful, finding inner peace, and understanding the nature of reality. While Zen is a simple way of life, it does have a few core Philosophical ideas that could be considered The Everyday…

  • Mindfulness,  Personal Growth

    What Does It Mean to Be Spiritually Awakened?

    I’m not sure very many people would know what it means to be Spiritually Awakened? Also, how would you realize you’ve experienced a Spiritual Awakening? There’s no switch that goes off in your head indicating a Spiritual Awakening. So, how do you realize or describe this experience? Spiritual Awakening is often synonymous with Enlightenment, and is a state of intense…

  • Mindfulness

    The Unbreakable Bond: Why People Need People

    Just to let everyone know, I made it through my second Covid-19 Vaccine shot. And again, the side effects were absolutely debilitating. For me, the side effects of the second shot were worse than the first one. I was out for almost four days. I say almost because I did feel a little better in the early afternoon of the…