With three days left to find true Zen, it might be impossible. Especially since I am about four days late with this post. Unfortunately, I fell four feet backward off a trailer, striking asphalt, which unbelievably has very little give to it. I hopped up quickly, walked it off, and figured I would just be … Continue reading 37 Days to Zen – 3 days left… Broken Back Included
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37 Days to Zen – 6 to Go
Six days to go until I am sitting at the top of a mountain... All because I bit into a York Peppermint Patty. It won't be Zen, but I am 31 days closer. I am much closer to Zen than I was more than a month ago. I know what I want. It's not a … Continue reading 37 Days to Zen – 6 to Go
37 Days to Zen – The Final Week
A week out of total and complete Zen, and I find myself searching even more. Searching for wisdom. Searching for peace. Searching for knowledge. Searching for total Zen. I woke up this morning and downed a few pieces of sausage for breakfast, washing it down with some ice cold orange juice. Lunch was a cheat, … Continue reading 37 Days to Zen – The Final Week
37 Days to Zen – 9 to Go
With nine days to go, it at least is getting easier. I feel better; I feel lighter, I feel healthier, I feel that my mind is better off. The past two days I have spent in nature, away from my phone and computer, away from the sounds of society, and away from the stresses that … Continue reading 37 Days to Zen – 9 to Go
37 Days to Zen – 10 and a Wakeup
I found Zen today, at least temporary Zen. I took the day to recharge and found myself in between a large flowing creek and the still waters that sustained as many Cypress trees as the eye could see. A primitive campsite, peace and quiet, and sounds of nature that included crows in the distance, turtles … Continue reading 37 Days to Zen – 10 and a Wakeup
37 Days to Zen – Day 23 Change Day 16 Down, 14 to Go
With day 16 in the books, I have to say I feel lighter. I woke up this morning feeling as if I have lost some weight, but I still won't hit the scales. I don't care about the numbers; I just care about the feeling. How I feel, both my body and mind. My daily … Continue reading 37 Days to Zen – Day 23 Change Day 16 Down, 14 to Go
37 Days to Zen -Day 22 Change Day 15 Days to Go
I don't think I am much closer to Zen than I was 22 days ago. Maybe my expectations were a bit high. Maybe Zen isn't meant for everyone on the Planet. Maybe Zen means different things to different people. I watch videos of Monks regularly, and they seem as content as a human could be. … Continue reading 37 Days to Zen -Day 22 Change Day 15 Days to Go
37 Days to Zen – Day 21 Change Day 14 is Half of 30 Right?
I know the title says 14 is half of 30, but I might can prove it with Common Core Math. I am 14 days in with 16 to go to reach ultimate Zen, or the plain of enlightenment, where I will most likely get steamrolled by Chris Farley coming in hot. I felt a bit … Continue reading 37 Days to Zen – Day 21 Change Day 14 is Half of 30 Right?
37 Days to Zen – Day 19 Change Day 12 Might Kill Me
I am now 12 days into my 30 day run to Zen, and the past two days have been horrible. I feel like someone took the life out of me. I have a massive headache, and that normally wouldn't be an issue except for the fact I have only had a few headaches in my … Continue reading 37 Days to Zen – Day 19 Change Day 12 Might Kill Me
37 Days to Zen – Day 18 Rough Day 11
There are some days I am not worth shooting, and since I am writing this at night, I can go ahead and tell you that today was one of those days. I felt like crap since waking up. I didn't want to get out of bed; I didn't want to get in the shower, I … Continue reading 37 Days to Zen – Day 18 Rough Day 11
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