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The Simplicity of Tea

Posted on Monday, August 1, 2011 | By Thich Nhat Hanh | Comments (0)
The Simplicity of Tea

“There is born a feeling of tranquility, a purification of our human spirits. We are confronted with our common humanity. Please look very deeply into the tea bowl. It represents the essence of pure Nature and becoming one with Nature.”—Tea Master Genshitsu Sen (Soshitsu Sen XV),Tea Life: Zen and TeaRead more Tea is an act...

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Slow Down to Savor Life

Posted on Sunday, July 24, 2011 | By Patricia Petro | Comments (2)
Slow Down to Savor Life

I’ve been known to tell people that I’m so busy, I don’t have time to breathe. It might be an exaggeration, but there are some days when I simply have way too much on my plate. By day’s end, the day is a blur . . . and, as busy as I was, I flop into bed feeling I’ve done nothing remarkable nor worth...

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The Simple Joys of Smaller Living

Posted on Thursday, July 21, 2011 | By Victoria Vargas | Comments (2)
The Simple Joys of Smaller Living

We all know that we need to stop and smell the roses and enjoy the small joys in our lives. However, we have to have room in our minds and schedules to engage not just in those joyful moments, but also in reflection afterward. It’s in the processing and reflection that allows these experiences to become meaningful to us and for us to deeply...

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Traveling Lightly Through Life

Posted on Friday, July 15, 2011 | By Francine Jay | Comments (1)
Traveling Lightly Through Life

I’m often asked what inspired me to become a minimalist. The answer: I fell in love with traveling lightly. After over-packing on a few trips—and suffering the misery of lugging around a heavy suitcase—I vowed never to check a bag again. On my first trip to Europe, I opted for a small carry-on instead (replacing my wardrobe of clothes...

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Zen Mind: On Decluttering

Posted on Tuesday, April 19, 2011 | By Patricia Petro | Comments (1)
Zen Mind: On Decluttering

This may not hold true for everyone, but for me there is nothing quite as soothing as enjoying my first cup of coffee in the still of the morning knowing my house is clean. Clean means less clutter. Everything is neatly in place. Only the basics—those things that provide beauty, functionality, and comfort—are in the room. This...

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Simplify Simplify Simplify

Posted on Monday, April 18, 2011 | By Patricia Petro | Comments (0)
Simplify Simplify Simplify

Have you ever looked around a room in your house and wondered, How in heaven’s name did I ever accumulate so much stuff? Everywhere you look, there’s something to see; and much of it is just sitting on shelves and tables or in cabinets, unused and untouched, except for the times when you have to move it to dust. Maybe the thought...

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Living Simply

Posted on Monday, April 11, 2011 | By Patricia Petro | Comments (0)
Living Simply

Living simply doesn’t mean you have to give up creature comforts and embrace the life of a monk. As much as I admire the way monks live—and I do find a great deal of inspiration in the simplicity of their lifestyle, the concentration and mindfulness they practice in their daily activities, the calm and peace they exude—a...

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