Finding Zen In Everyday Life
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can. This course is all about finding your Zen in different aspects of your life, and I hope
of an intro/preview of the idea of finding Zen, I wanted to share this post with you,
 When all we really want is to get some Zen! So, what does living a life of Zen
 Traditionally, the word “Zen” has been associated with the quiet and austere Buddhist
don’t have to become a monk to be Zen, but it will probably require some major life changes
all agree that today’s world is decidedly not Zen! In essence, the art of Zen is all
While it’s somewhat challenging to define exactly what Zen is, it’s easy to notice when something
 isn’t Zen. A cluttered workspace is not Zen. A overpacked
 schedule is not Zen. A phone or tablet that is constantly chirping and
 buzzing is definitely not Zen. Chances are good that you can recognize the things
lose sight of it. You see, Zen is something that already exists innately within us- we
the world, we lose touch with our inner Zen nature.
mental, or emotional, and regain our Zen. Just like with most intentional, spiritually-aligned
 ways of living, Zen is an art form. It is fluid and forgiving
, adaptable and personalized. Your version of Zen may look different from your friends’, but the
is to find your own center and way of living Zen that gives you a peaceful, fulfilled existence that is
 and driving at the same time. A Zen proverb says, “When eating, eat.
simplistic, it really sums up the essence of Zen- to bring our full mindful awareness to whatever we
thoughts that circle around your mind are clutter. Zen cannot exist where there is clutter, so now is
noticing the details, but in the art of Zen, we are called to bring our full attention to
engaging all of our senses are two aspects of a Zen lifestyle, and there are multitudes of ways to practice
” But this principle is truly the core of Zen, and can manifest in a variety of ways.
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 If you want to start practicing the art of Zen, and yes, it is a practice, there
s no right or wrong way on the path of Zen, but the important thing to remember is to bring
 The art of Zen can change your life, you just need to make