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	<title>Zen and Japanese Home and Garden</title>
	
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		<title>“Enlighten” Your Garden with Volcanic Stone Statues</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 03:22:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Just browse the aisles of any local garden center and you are likely to find plenty of stone statues to accent your garden. Depending on where you shop, these “statues” may range from small ducks and frogs to large gargoyles and lions.  As someone who has never been a fan of garden ornaments, I never [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Keep Your Own Rhythm with Mediation Gongs and Chimes</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 02:16:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As more people embrace the healing benefits of meditation, they learn that some “accessories” are essential to this practice.  While it’s certainly possible to sit on a mat in your living room and meditate, many people find it nearly impossible without a proper cushion and a meditation gong or chime.  What is a meditation gong?  [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Astrology Soul Coach  – Cosmic Dance for May 2013</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 19:50:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Astrology Soul Coach Cosmic Dance for May 2013 We start the month with 4 planets and the South Node of the Moon all in the solid, persevering and artistic sign of Taurus. But before you grab the snacks and hunker down in that comfortable easy chair, keep reading. May is not nearly as mellow and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Celebrate Japanese Floral Design with Ikebana Vases</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:48:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jim</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Over the centuries, the Japanese art form called Ikebana has grown to become a modern form of expression around the world.  Once limited to Japan, Ikebana is now a category in many international flower shows.  It aims to bring nature and humanity together through an intriguing form of flower arrangement that is thoroughly unique.  What [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Add “Zen” to Your Home with a Shoji Screen</title>
		<link>http://www.chopa.com/blog/how-to-add-zen-to-your-home-with-a-shoji-screen.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 01:15:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jim</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.chopa.com/blog/?p=1295</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Have you ever tried to describe the word “Zen?” Think about it; is it a noun, a verb or an adjective? Is it an attitude, a discipline, or a trend? When you think about how to “add” Zen to your home, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Hint: if you’re trying to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Spring is here – Time for Silk Scarves and Sun Hats</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2013 11:39:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jim</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Clothing]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Depending on where you live, there may still be snow on the ground, but not for long.  Days are getting longer and temperatures are gradually ticking higher, which can only mean one thing: time to take some time out to bask in the sun.  Spring is also the time to replenish your collection of “sunwear,” [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Astrology Soul Coach  Cosmic Dance for April 2013</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:42:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Happy New Year! No I’m not behind – I’m talking about the Astrological Year which began on the Vernal Equinox. On March 20th, the Sun was re-born in the courageous, innovative and pioneering sign of Aries. This fire sign is inspirational, spontaneous, fearless, and independent and yes, often unpredictable. As several of the planets including [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How Can Japanese Style Decor Make Your Home Look Larger?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2013 13:13:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jim</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Perhaps the Japanese have a natural affinity toward innovative ergonomics, but it’s evident that they value the use of space in design.  Whether it’s the interior of a Japanese automobile or the layout of a meditative space, it is clear that the Japanese aesthetic is a mastery of both function and form.  Still, designers from [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Spring is the Time for Restorative Zen Tea Rituals</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2013 12:15:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jim</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We’ve all heard about the ritual practices that surround tea drinking, which seem to arise from various cultures around the world.  In England, tea time has developed into a late day meal with its own etiquette and special traditions.  But tea takes on a more personal meaning in Asian cultures, where it becomes a form [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Try Desk Yoga to Improve Your Posture</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2013 04:14:53 +0000</pubDate>
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