Oakville Zen Meditation
539 The art of being appreciative Feb. 15th 25

 The art of being appreciative. During the day identify what you can appreciate in any specific moment. It could be anything. To be appreciative does not mean to associate it with something exceptional, such as a huge promotion, escaping a terrible accident, receiving a fantastic gift, or sharing a good meal with friends. Instead, try […]

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538 Being mindful to nothing: listening to silence Sun Feb. 9th 25

Being mindful of “nothing”: listening to silence It is easier than we think but it takes practice and discipline like anything else to listen to …..silence. Silence does not mean anything. …It is an infinite soundless, and timeless space allowing sounds and noises to appear occasionally. Silence is an intrinsic but unmanifested necessity for every […]

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537 Optimal relaxing breathing terchnique Miranda Sat. Feb. 01 2025

Breathing Practice  with a diagram Breathing is an essential yet often overlooked function that is key to our mental and emotional well-being. When stressed or anxious, we tend to breathe shallowly and rapidly, reflecting our emotional state and exacerbating it. This poor breathing pattern triggers the body's stress response, leading to the release of cortisol, […]

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