Aging/getting older · Body/Mind - How we use our resources

As we get older paying attention is very important

It is true, when we are young, that we can "get away" with many less than good habits, as our bodies are very forgiving, and our habits aren't cast in stone yet. Actually, it seems that this is true, but these habits all come back on us in spades when we get older. Old physical… Continue reading As we get older paying attention is very important

Social Change in the 21st century · Social Order

Smoothing and polishing

One thing that tends to be forgotten by the current generations' psychologists, is the concept of "smoothing and polishing". Generally without some sort of rubbing against things other individuals, a personality stays rough. Rough can mean aggressive, arrogant, self-centred etc. Think of a horse that has not been taught to allow someone to ride them...… Continue reading Smoothing and polishing

Anxiety and Depression · Health

Anxiety, worry, the adrenal gland and Cortisol

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZN-TOfBXO4I "We’ve all felt that surge of energy as we confront something threatening or startling. A barely avoided car accident. A call that your child has been hurt. The pressure to meet a deadline. As your body perceives stress, your adrenal glands make and release the hormone cortisol into your bloodstream. Often called the “stress… Continue reading Anxiety, worry, the adrenal gland and Cortisol

How to Practice · How We See the World · Shunryu Suzuki · Zazen · Zen - Study · Zen and Zen Buddhism · Zen in the West

Zen Mind Beginners Mind

Shunryu Suzuki This book is the most fundamental books of teaching that i have found in my life, in terms of how to use this mind, and a worldview. This book has been in my life for over 40 years of my Zen practice. Here is an audio book for anyone who is interested. _/\_… Continue reading Zen Mind Beginners Mind