tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65230730935929194772024-03-08T05:34:36.436-06:00Zen CoffeeWondering how caffeine and calm, poured into the same coffee cup can help you mindfully meditate? This blog offers a bit of Zen philosophy and shows how you can bring your inner nature into all your everyday experiences—to mindfully meditate through the ups and downs of life.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6523073093592919477.post-59303956891971842402024-03-07T17:47:00.000-06:002024-03-07T17:47:39.182-06:00Meditating by Coffee<p> Just published MEDITATING BY COFFEE: ZEN MORNING MEDITATIONS.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKdz1yfUhEOuPYFDrAp4-xOnUWH931fBcWrUlPieCY_rWUV3d8OlUYs-TbBxeRMjKP4SRK18UHTjbico7J4s90YTwQT79IPSYD7ytxO076AoUkM3shwzjIZoyz8tWeqJB0fOYYxWL-5SHiow7mrAO-mcuqZuCfyJPz0Cv_XnG0zDbBnARh72YG3Fyz0A0/s2400/Zen%20Morning%20Meditations%20--%20jpeg%20--%202.7.24.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKdz1yfUhEOuPYFDrAp4-xOnUWH931fBcWrUlPieCY_rWUV3d8OlUYs-TbBxeRMjKP4SRK18UHTjbico7J4s90YTwQT79IPSYD7ytxO076AoUkM3shwzjIZoyz8tWeqJB0fOYYxWL-5SHiow7mrAO-mcuqZuCfyJPz0Cv_XnG0zDbBnARh72YG3Fyz0A0/s320/Zen%20Morning%20Meditations%20--%20jpeg%20--%202.7.24.jpg" width="213" /></a></div>Your first cup of coffee in the morning is a wonderful, beautiful thing, filled with the promise of a
serene and mindful start to your day. Coffee, combined with meditation,
is a gateway to mindfulness.<br /><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Each meditation is a
gentle whisper, inviting you to embrace the quiet tranquility of dawn as
you awaken your inner self and light the way for a positive day.
Discover how to transform your morning coffee ritual into a mindful
moment that nurtures your soul, calms your mind, and awakens your
spirit.<br /></p><p>As you enjoy your first cup of coffee in the morning,
let the meditations guide you to a day filled with peace, joy, and
mindful awareness. Embrace the peace, savor the coffee, and awaken to
the beauty of each day.</p><p>Available at <b><a href="https://amzn.to/3PevZMu">Amazon</a></b>... $3.99. <br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Copyright 2018 by Gloria Chadwick. All Rights Reserved. http://zen-coffee.blogspot.com</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6523073093592919477.post-78639297244788736742023-03-18T16:03:00.006-05:002024-03-07T18:29:10.983-06:00Lotus Pond<p> Newly released. Offers mindful meditations.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgvSjzwOyYw6EMeE9S4iKWFVU9NqLldUVJzumVIgFEAeVD-Lnr7IdM2bMlGK7qMIVctG7DCvdmYMZtMPRo0g2Wg6x9QF1X3cQnf6aGMhZjCs5osrN2NqAJQC55NfCniisRQkehd3Dwg-mC0vgMOlAu4-mK4sAKjo1ZeCpxvKFaSl5fX1zIc3szIS61djE/s2400/Lotus%20Pond%20--%20ebook%20cover%20--%202.7.24.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgvSjzwOyYw6EMeE9S4iKWFVU9NqLldUVJzumVIgFEAeVD-Lnr7IdM2bMlGK7qMIVctG7DCvdmYMZtMPRo0g2Wg6x9QF1X3cQnf6aGMhZjCs5osrN2NqAJQC55NfCniisRQkehd3Dwg-mC0vgMOlAu4-mK4sAKjo1ZeCpxvKFaSl5fX1zIc3szIS61djE/s320/Lotus%20Pond%20--%20ebook%20cover%20--%202.7.24.jpg" width="213" /></a></div>In the midst of the chaos and <span><span><span>busyness of everyday life, it can be challenging to find moments of stillness and inner peace.<b> </b></span><span class="a-text-bold"><b>LOTUS POND: ZEN MEDITATIONS FOR FINDING PEACE AMIDST THE CHAOS</b></span><span>
offers a way to help you find harmony in all your experiences. Each
meditation offers guidance for cultivating mindfulness, letting go of
negative emotions, and finding clarity in your everyday life. This book
shows you how to unlock the simple, yet profound wisdom of Zen teachings.</span></span></span><p></p><div aria-expanded="true" class="a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded" style="padding-bottom: 20px; text-align: left;"><span>Whether you’re seeking to reduce stress, improve your
focus, or simply connect with your inner wisdom, this book provides the
tools and inspiration you need to embark on a journey of self-discovery.
Each meditation is designed to guide you towards a deeper understanding
of yourself to help you find greater peace and tranquility within yourself and with the
world around you.<br /><br />Drawing on the timeless wisdom of Zen philosophy and the natural beauty of the lotus flower,</span><span class="a-text-bold"> <b>LOTUS POND</b></span><span>
is a gentle and inspiring guide to inner peace and transformation.
These meditations invite you to cultivate mindfulness, clarity, and
inner peace, and find your own path towards a more mindful and
fulfilling life.</span> </div><span>Available </span>at <b><a href="https://amzn.to/3nKwa7a">Amazon</a></b>, <b><a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/id6446439325">Apple</a></b>, <b><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/lotus-pond-sara-raines/1143230744;jsessionid=6E5A4A8D5AF9A996E1DF8F59F0EB596F.prodny_store01-atgap03?ean=2940166965202">Barnes & Noble</a></b>, <b><a href="https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/lotus-pond-zen-meditations-for-finding-peace-amidst-the-chaos">Kobo</a></b>, and <b><a href="https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1365138">Smashwords</a></b> for $2.99. <div class="blogger-post-footer">Copyright 2018 by Gloria Chadwick. All Rights Reserved. http://zen-coffee.blogspot.com</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6523073093592919477.post-15878163063078723562018-04-09T15:14:00.000-05:002022-01-03T13:14:27.417-06:00Brewing the Perfect Cup of Zen Coffee<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A few months ago, the New York Times published a meditation from my book, Zen Coffee... <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/01/well/mind/how-to-be-mindful-while-making-coffee.html?rref=collection%2Fcolumn%2Fmeditation-for-real-life&action=click&contentCollection=well&region=stream&module=stream_unit&version=latest&contentPlacement=1&pgtype=collection&_r=0">How to Be Mindful While Making Coffee</a>.<br />
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Brewing the perfect cup of Zen Coffee is as easy as being with the essence of your inner self, just like the ethereal steam rising from your coffee.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Copyright 2018 by Gloria Chadwick. All Rights Reserved. http://zen-coffee.blogspot.com</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6523073093592919477.post-23161850977708849672009-12-04T19:36:00.001-06:002023-12-13T17:27:17.004-06:00The Zen Zone<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuK6eNNmIUUr9ipAUX_S1nN58XCl6Sx7FrRukoC4w_xnS-jgVk-kG8N2cGTYlHEooTRYCIwpExV0yzS6WJ5g-17yrW7Wizm2k8ixdwTp9aTOrh60JYiyMpod_2OenIahyphenhyphenrevv0A4mTqtWytmWU_6T8_z-mOx1wqFSV5rcZ0WnkGsMToqnlvEVTmRvcRWk/s1024/zen%20zone.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuK6eNNmIUUr9ipAUX_S1nN58XCl6Sx7FrRukoC4w_xnS-jgVk-kG8N2cGTYlHEooTRYCIwpExV0yzS6WJ5g-17yrW7Wizm2k8ixdwTp9aTOrh60JYiyMpod_2OenIahyphenhyphenrevv0A4mTqtWytmWU_6T8_z-mOx1wqFSV5rcZ0WnkGsMToqnlvEVTmRvcRWk/w200-h200/zen%20zone.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><br /></div>
Are you in the Zen zone? Being <span style="font-style: italic;">in the zone</span> means you're totally in tune with whatever you're doing, whether it's drinking coffee, simply breathing, admiring a beautiful flower, cleaning your house, meditating, enjoying a sunrise, swimming at the beach, jogging, or anything else you do. <br />
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The nature of Zen is in harmony with everything and everything is in harmony with Zen. You can be in the Zen zone in every moment. Simply allow yourself to flow into whatever you're doing with your full focus of awareness.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Copyright 2018 by Gloria Chadwick. All Rights Reserved. http://zen-coffee.blogspot.com</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6523073093592919477.post-92050041381694447362009-03-03T19:27:00.005-06:002023-12-13T19:45:06.183-06:00Simply Being Zen<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMEnpT7cuB-3WQ-CFi1Tgxac6vndvm1nTpWBV654s7oK_1kJ-oEdQ2n874y34gx0B6Pz90oxjLNsipXVtHK1_Arl44IeqdeyrKcderm5xN37K5-SQWsI-3Jdi-glJSCLaJSOHO_B4T3A_cr7rxx9kPse0CWHIfNT-4eHWW7wOH8s6JwgzZtJ5yt8El3do/s1024/zen%20breather.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMEnpT7cuB-3WQ-CFi1Tgxac6vndvm1nTpWBV654s7oK_1kJ-oEdQ2n874y34gx0B6Pz90oxjLNsipXVtHK1_Arl44IeqdeyrKcderm5xN37K5-SQWsI-3Jdi-glJSCLaJSOHO_B4T3A_cr7rxx9kPse0CWHIfNT-4eHWW7wOH8s6JwgzZtJ5yt8El3do/w200-h200/zen%20breather.png" width="200" /></a></div><br />Take a quiet moment, with or without coffee, to go within and enjoy a peaceful moment all to yourself. <br />
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Simply Be Zen.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Copyright 2018 by Gloria Chadwick. All Rights Reserved. http://zen-coffee.blogspot.com</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6523073093592919477.post-2086928996665834122009-01-01T09:00:00.007-06:002023-12-13T19:57:10.186-06:00There's No Time Like the Present<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifmCslNynfoCm9v3n2zk8kPoZgsEayPBrWNYFtoFD0_L2dZb39VVFG1e5WCgg_SjrC3-ec6Irpk1XTqoyERlOXc5u6eryWCf1TEo0cqlo87qDeCrfddpyMYNUVEvtWzWkmTRR9K3h80cdV7IvUaAPHx2qgW9UKLa_mu3byefewLS5RFlrN-xkOsWm_e7s/s1024/morning%20coffee.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="247" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifmCslNynfoCm9v3n2zk8kPoZgsEayPBrWNYFtoFD0_L2dZb39VVFG1e5WCgg_SjrC3-ec6Irpk1XTqoyERlOXc5u6eryWCf1TEo0cqlo87qDeCrfddpyMYNUVEvtWzWkmTRR9K3h80cdV7IvUaAPHx2qgW9UKLa_mu3byefewLS5RFlrN-xkOsWm_e7s/w247-h247/morning%20coffee.jpg" width="247" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>
I've always liked the phrase, "There's no time like the present." It reminds me that in every moment, we have a new beginning, and that the present moment is always a gift. </p><p>We always have an ever-present choice to tune into our spiritual essence, to tune into our Zen nature, to take the present moment to mindfully meditate. </p><p>I like that I can take any moment I wish and turn it into a Zen coffee moment. <br />
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I wish for you many "no time like the present" moments to be present -- with or without coffee.</p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Copyright 2018 by Gloria Chadwick. All Rights Reserved. http://zen-coffee.blogspot.com</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6523073093592919477.post-59623564993491695972008-10-29T19:44:00.017-05:002024-02-08T21:11:53.935-06:00Zen Coffee is Here<p><b><a href="https://zen-coffee.blogspot.com/p/zen-coffee-guide-to-mindful-meditation.html"></a></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAUQOak6R0JlseRN70aS_dDzxKh9xCLCZDsj0-hq_1Z_nlTKPpMNSqVPQVENVfWeBWNGpyCivNF3vl3Jxiz-MqKwTiZPolUA-K872Jj6BeaMOOJ2w_PTMaJ-c73747cMZcqQizOPeTZXtW-bmavMnbMeD9SSFo72jMqvcSpCDoBS1lhn8WxojzWuiBhyphenhyphenk/s2400/Zen%20Coffee%20--%20ebook%20cover%20--%202.7.24.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAUQOak6R0JlseRN70aS_dDzxKh9xCLCZDsj0-hq_1Z_nlTKPpMNSqVPQVENVfWeBWNGpyCivNF3vl3Jxiz-MqKwTiZPolUA-K872Jj6BeaMOOJ2w_PTMaJ-c73747cMZcqQizOPeTZXtW-bmavMnbMeD9SSFo72jMqvcSpCDoBS1lhn8WxojzWuiBhyphenhyphenk/s320/Zen%20Coffee%20--%20ebook%20cover%20--%202.7.24.jpg" width="213" /></a></b></div><b><br />Zen Coffee</b> has arrived in the present. The birth of a book is always a very special thing to me, not just because I wrote it, but because part of me <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">—</span> part of my heart and soul <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">—</span> is in the pages. <p></p><p>I promised I would reveal the answer to the <a href="https://zen-coffee.blogspot.com/2008/07/meditating-by-coffee.html">koan I posted a while back</a> when the book was published. <br />
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The paradox of meditating by coffee is that mindfully meditating is not separate from any of your experiences; it is a basic, integral part of everything in your life and can be incorporated into every thought, feeling, and experience you have, much in the same manner that caffeine and calm <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">—</span> which are seeming opposites <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">—</span> poured into the same coffee cup are a perfect blend of meditation and mindfulness.</p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Copyright 2018 by Gloria Chadwick. All Rights Reserved. http://zen-coffee.blogspot.com</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6523073093592919477.post-33042336304618696722008-07-30T00:56:00.010-05:002022-01-03T13:23:40.489-06:00Have a Nice Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This happy Zen coffee says it all; no words are necessary. When I posted this yesterday, I didn't write words to go with the picture. I thought that, without words, you would tune into the pure peacefulness of the Zen within you.<br />
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Zen coffee is simply being in the present moment, enjoying the moment, without any words to distract you from the peacefulness of a mindful moment. <br />
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Zen coffee makes you happy and brings a smile to your face because you are in tune with the inner essence of yourself. </p><p>Let a smile be your mantra for today to bring out your inner Zen. Smile, and have a Zen day!</p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Copyright 2018 by Gloria Chadwick. All Rights Reserved. http://zen-coffee.blogspot.com</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6523073093592919477.post-38991510563253854292008-07-19T11:12:00.010-05:002023-12-13T19:50:18.663-06:00Zen Coffee Meditation<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhae_VRmjuCeaMbkN3Oa9GSK7K8xncqENhS4gZgejpnC8GRZAZQ2_QbAxbEP7lRqYVpl2_a2tL-JYoZcxsEVBKxaf4UXiSwTylHVhR30YIj737oIrpDkssZcnWQVBnsJrLA0upQB1bncojPo_8ESjk29moG_Eg12S6ltQmw6SOvhaamDJTMFc6m2UIgyQA/s1024/DALL%C2%B7E%202023-12-12%2012.41.59%20-%20A%20photo-realistic%20image%20with%20a%20warm%20brown%20background,%20featuring%20a%20cup%20of%20steaming%20coffee%20set%20in%20a%20Zen-like%20environment.%20The%20design%20should%20evoke%20a%20sens.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhae_VRmjuCeaMbkN3Oa9GSK7K8xncqENhS4gZgejpnC8GRZAZQ2_QbAxbEP7lRqYVpl2_a2tL-JYoZcxsEVBKxaf4UXiSwTylHVhR30YIj737oIrpDkssZcnWQVBnsJrLA0upQB1bncojPo_8ESjk29moG_Eg12S6ltQmw6SOvhaamDJTMFc6m2UIgyQA/s320/DALL%C2%B7E%202023-12-12%2012.41.59%20-%20A%20photo-realistic%20image%20with%20a%20warm%20brown%20background,%20featuring%20a%20cup%20of%20steaming%20coffee%20set%20in%20a%20Zen-like%20environment.%20The%20design%20should%20evoke%20a%20sens.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>
A Zen coffee meditation is something you can do anywhere, anytime, with or without coffee. All you need to do is breathe and be mindfully present. The following meditation is excerpted from my book, <b><a href="https://zen-coffee.blogspot.com/p/zen-coffee-guide-to-mindful-meditation.html">Zen Coffee: A Guide to Mindful Meditation</a></b>.<br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms";"><br /></span>Breathe in a feeling of peacefulness. Take a drink of your coffee or bring to mind the aroma and flavor of your coffee to center yourself within the caffeine buzz to capture the essence of your inner nature. Breathe. </p><p>Mindfully meditate on your coffee or on the qualities of your coffee. Breathe. Focus and center in on the Zen of your coffee. Breathe.</p><p>Focus and center in on the calm essence of your inner nature. Breathe. Let all your thoughts flow out of your mind. Breathe in a feeling of calm peacefulness. Breathe out worries and tension. Breathe in the essence of Zen coffee. </p>
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Let your mind gently float into the ethereal essence of the steam rising from your hot coffee. Breathe. Let your mind softly flow into the ethereal essence of you. Breathe in the Zen. That’s all you have to do; just meditate on your coffee and breathe to capture the calm essence of your inner self.</div>
<div class="blogger-post-footer">Copyright 2018 by Gloria Chadwick. All Rights Reserved. http://zen-coffee.blogspot.com</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6523073093592919477.post-33805144647036738222008-07-08T13:48:00.010-05:002019-01-20T16:53:57.156-06:00Loving KindnessWe are all filled with good qualities of peace, love, joy, compassion, and kindness. When uncomfortable situations arise, we need to remind ourselves of these beautiful inner qualities we all possess and can share with everyone around us and in every situation we are in. We can mindfully bring those inner qualities out into our world and spread a lot of loving kindness around. <br />
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When you find yourself getting angry at someone or feeling frustrated in a particular experience, take a deep breath in. Just breathe for a moment or two. Be mindfully aware of how you're feeling and know that you have the ever-present choice to respond to that person or situation with loving kindness. Take a moment or two to breathe in and smell the coffee.</div>
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In my Zen coffee philosophy, stirring just a smidge of loving kindness into the coffee cup of all your experiences produces a perfect blend of calm coffee flavored with compassion. Breathe in the peaceful qualities that are within you and feel kindness toward the person who has made you angry or the situation that brought you stress. Breathe out that loving kindness that is within you.</div>
<div class="blogger-post-footer">Copyright 2018 by Gloria Chadwick. All Rights Reserved. http://zen-coffee.blogspot.com</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6523073093592919477.post-31370963324798794542008-07-07T17:14:00.014-05:002019-01-12T00:57:21.422-06:00Meditating by Coffee<div class="separator" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;">
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You may be wondering how to meditate by coffee. How can caffeine and calm, poured into the same coffee cup create a peaceful state of mind? How can you meditate if you're all stressed out or jazzed on coffee? Well, it's a koan... that's the nature of Zen. <br />
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A koan is a Zen Buddhist riddle that has no easy answer; it may be totally illogical in nature and it appears to be a paradox. A koan is a question that must be experienced in order to be understood. <br />
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Zen and coffee don't seem to mix. Or do they? It seems they'd be completely opposite to one another, but part of the mystery of the koan is that they are truly in harmony. What do you suppose the koan means? How do caffeine and calm mix together in a cup of coffee?<div class="blogger-post-footer">Copyright 2018 by Gloria Chadwick. All Rights Reserved. http://zen-coffee.blogspot.com</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0