Painting and Zen may appear to belong to different worlds. Painting is grounded in pigments and brushstrokes, while Zen is reflective of meditation and silence. However at their core, both are paths of mindfulness. Each calls us into the present moment, asking us to let go of distractions. Whether meeting the canvas, or life itself,…
The world’s most renowned spiritual teachers and masters agree that we are happiest when we embrace the notion that true happiness emerges from within rather than external circumstances. ZEN is the art of being here and now, immersed in the moment. Eckhart Tolle, author of “The Power of Now,” teaches that living in the present…
Life has an uncanny way of throwing unexpected challenges our way. From personal losses to career setbacks and unforeseen circumstances to the harsh realities of an imperfect world, we all face moments where we wish things were different. The self-help books on acceptance are booming because of the stresses we hold on to. When life…
We live in a busy world. There’s always something to get done, deadlines, people to see, lists to fulfill. We can’t catch our breath! When can we relax? Go, go, go, and there is it….another week has passed! Now you start thinking about everything for the following week! You think, “I’m so stressed,” without knowing…