Where Did I Put My Zen

ZEN is a type of Buddhism that seeks enlightenment
through simple meditation and relaxation,
it is a sweet journey to self-contemplation.
    I seek my inner quiet place
    my ZEN, is where I am free of fear and worry.
It is my place of calmness, acceptance and balance-
in only five or ten minutes stress floats away.
    Sit or lay on the floor or ground,
    empty your mind of all thoughts,
    shut down your to-do-list,
       stop replaying unpleasant memories.
       (Oh, thinking of nothing is difficult!)
Just focus on your breathing, inhale, exhale, slowly
create a mantra, a word or phrase (beautiful)
and each time your mind wanders, call it back . . . 
    Give yourself time for stillness,
    seek your morals buried deep within-
Strength, courage, tranquility, serenity, forgiveness,
        acceptance, surrender . . . 
          now come with me and just let go.

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April 11, 2017

Didactic/Where Did I Put My Zen
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Date: 4/25/2017 6:42:00 AM
Congrats, Constance!
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Date: 4/24/2017 9:25:00 PM
Congratulations on your placement in the contest. Well done! I really enjoyed reading your poem.
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Date: 4/12/2017 1:45:00 AM
What great advice. I have the strongest respect for Buddhism, and it has helped me along the way in my life. We went to see the Dalai Lama on one of his visits. and the wave of emotion that went through the crowd was just unbelievable.
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Maria Williams
Date: 4/13/2017 5:22:00 AM
My son married a beautiful Japanese girl, and they have a beautiful baby boy called Zen.
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Constance La France
Date: 4/12/2017 9:09:00 AM
Maria, I admire the teachings of Buddhism very much. It truly simplifies life. Thanks for visiting .
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