Empaths are some of the most sensitive people in the world. They possess an amazing ability to sense and feel positive energy or negative energy around them. This makes them natural healers and connectors. They often find themselves in the role of peacemakers and are always looking for ways to make the world a better …
“Empty-handed I entered the world. Barefoot I leave it. My coming, my going- Two simple happenings. That got entangled.” ― Kozan Ichikyo. Kozan Ichikyo was one of the most renowned and respected Zen masters of all time. He was known for his death poem, which poignantly captured the essence of life and death. His words …
The benefits of meditation are well known, but there are a few things to keep in mind if you want to get the most out of your practice. While some may try to get to a meditative state the goal of any meditation session should simply be to be in the present moment. If you …
Empaths are commonly known as the hypersensitive people of the world. They are so in tune with the feelings and emotions of those around them that they often take on these feelings as their own, leading to emotional and physical fatigue. This guide is designed to help empaths recognize empath shutdown and fatigue, prioritize their …
The Law of Attraction is a universal spiritual principle that states that like attract like. The theory holds that our thoughts and feelings have the power to attract corresponding external events, people, or things. This is why it’s often said you are what you think. In other words, when we focus on positive thoughts and …
When you think of meditation, what comes to mind? For many people, the practice is synonymous with relaxation and stress relief. And while it’s certainly true that meditation can be a great way to unwind and de-stress, it’s also much more than that! In fact, meditation can offer a wide range of benefits for our …
Negative thoughts run through the subconscious mind like a tape recorder on repeat. We are usually unaware of them because we aren’t consciously thinking about them, but they still have an impact on our mood and how we interact with the world. Affirmations for mindfulness not only help us reprogram our subconscious with positive thoughts, …
As children, most of us were taught the values of discipline at an early age. Here on Your Zen Growth we’ve even presented ways on how to properly communicate with children. Now that we’re all grown up, our level of maturity should be parallel to our age. Part of this means, being accountable with whatever – …
There are times in life when it can be hard to stay motivated. Negativity seems to surround you, destroying your hope and forcing you to put your dreams aside. When this happens, you may go through the day filled with negativity and accepting this as a way of life. It’s not always possible to control …
For the purpose of this article, Zen is a belief system that uses meditation and intuition to ascertain the value values of the true self. Zen has no formal dogma. Rather, its precepts are passed down generationally from master to disciple. Zen, in contemporary terms, is being present or mindful. Life is lived in the present and …
