Using Zen to improve our Mental Health
Zen in Everyday Life is an ongoing passion project here you will find all kinds of posts aimed at helping to introduce you to the Zen philosophy.
Whether you know what Zen is or have only heard it in passing this website serves as John Keenan’s blog to help teach the virtues of Zen and how it can improve your life balance.
This website quotes philosophers, writers, and other public figures who have shared their experience and research into Zen philosophy.
John will also share anecdotes on how topics have applied to their own Mental health journey to help relate topics back to real life.
Below is a calendar that will let you view our recent posts on a per day basis. With the usual schedule including posts on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Tuesdays feature suggested readings, videos and quotes from public figures. These posts will get you thinking in from new perspectives and considering big picture topics.
Thursdays you will find new blog posts about suggested activities that help cultivating a natural Zen mindset. These activities are ones that that naturally promote a Wu Wei approach which is a core idea of Zen. These activities are merely suggestions to try over the weekend but ultimately you will find activities that work for you.
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Photo by Manu Mangalassery on Pexels “Of course, you can’t force your mind to be silent. That will be like trying to smooth ripples in water over the flat iron. Water becomes clear and calm only when left alone.” Alan Watts – Art of Mediation Alanwatts.org A Tough Subject This week I wanted to write… Continue reading Understanding Our Emotions: Getting Started
Photo by Norbert Kundrak In this edition of Videos For Thought I would like you to view the following video by T&H Inspiration and Motivation. Featuring a speech by Alan Watts who covers how we can turn everyday mundane tasks into something fun just be reframing how we do them. In his example he discusses… Continue reading Video For Thought: Zen In the Everyday
Photo by Mikhail Nilov Practicing Archery and Zen This week I challenge you to reach out to your local archery range and take a lesson. Archery is a fantastic sport that while easy to start, is very difficult to master because it requires your entire focus in the moment. While practicing archery you become extremely… Continue reading Weekly Meditation Activity: Archery