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Presents Vs. Presence Our culture encourages consumerism...to buy more gadgets, more stuff, more presents. In the past I have equated lots of presents with demonstrating my love for people. I'm realising I can contribute more to my children, friends and family by being Present...sharing experiences, hanging out together Versus showering them with presents, especially around birthdays and

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This summer I had an amazingly refreshing vacation.  My children and I experienced a Slow pace of living in a mountain chalet.  Taking in the vast beautiful views of the mountains, listening to the crickets and frogs at night, and enjoying the "precious present" was priceless.  In addition to the fun tourist activities, we enjoyed quiet times of reflection.  Some of&

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"Free at Last! Free at Last! Thank God Almighty we are Free at Last!!" --Martin Luther King, Jr. What have you Freed yourself from?  Or what should you Free yourself from?  Do you need to be Free from an unhealthy relationship, that you know is not good for you?  Do you need to Free yourself from regrets of the past?  Or unknown fears of the future? 

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Gotta love the Serenity Prayer.  This one prayer/meditation can help you navigate through rough times in your life, as well as deal with daily dilemmas.  GOD GRANT ME THE SERENITY TO ACCEPT THE THINGS I CAN NOT CHANGE COURAGE TO CHANGE THE THINGS I CAN AND THE WISDOM TO KNOW THE DIFFERENCE. "ACCEPT the things I can NOT change" can NOT change other people can NOT control other

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Zen Living Simply: Who are You Without Your Stuff?!: "So often in today's culture of 'more is better', 'bigger is better', we can be consumed by our desire for more, bigger, better Stuff. ..."

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So often in today's culture of "more is better", "bigger is better", we can be consumed by our desire for more, bigger, better Stuff.  It is a never-ending cycle perpetuated by our consumeristic society and marketing tactics promoting the latest Stuff. I can so get caught in the consumeristic trap; I like this question-- Who are You Without Your Stuff?  ---without your Cars? --

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One of my all-time favorites:  "Let Go, Let God"!! Let Go of:  Resentments                  Past Failures/Mistakes                  Future Worries            &nbsp

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Have you ever stopped to think how many of your core beliefs, the ones you operate from on a deep unconscious level, are truly false?  Maybe the beliefs were instilled in you through the functioning of your family unit.  Maybe the beliefs were instilled in you through your own perceptions of people and events. Examples of False Beliefs: 1.  "We are responsible for other peoples'

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In todays fast paced world, filled with cell phones, computers, gaming devices, ipods and television, it can be difficult for children as well as adults to step away from technology and focus on what truly matters.  Top 5 Fun Activities to promote Zen Living Simply to our Children: 1.  Be Fully Present.  Being present for our kids is truly a gift to them, as they crave our

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Shun unwanted drama that creeps into your life.  Recognize it as quickly as possible so you can resist getting hooked into it.  The drama may be generated inside yourself, regretting the past or jumping out into the unknown future with worry. Acknowledge that you were engaging in regretting or worrying then bring yourself back into the present.  If time and

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 As a people pleaser, it can be difficult to speak up.  First, be true to yourself.  Honor yourself.  When you speak up regarding a difficult issue, and you come from a place where you have already "honored yourself", you will be coming from an honest place, speaking from your heart.  Having the courage to speak up can be challenging, especially for those who may

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Zen Living....Wow, how far I have come, since I first started reading Leo Babauta's Zen Habits a few years ago.  And how far I have to go, in striving for zen living...while balancing my career and two children.  But the Joy is in the Journey.  Zen Living, at this point in my life, is choosing Peace.  No longer do I have an unconscious need for drama.  

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