After a long break from Hive, I am now back. I am collaborating with @pixaroma on a new project called WiseMindEcho. It's a mix of Zen, Stoicism, philosophy, and other interesting stuff.
Zen, in the simplest terms, is like being the captain of a boat in the vast ocean of your mind. Imagine your mind as this vast, endless sea. Sometimes it's calm and peaceful, other times it's stormy and chaotic. Zen is about learning to navigate this sea skillfully, no matter the weather.
The practice of Zen isn't about emptying your mind or trying to stop your thoughts. That would be like trying to stop the ocean's waves – impossible and not really the point. Instead, it's about observing the waves (your thoughts and feelings) without getting knocked over by them. You learn to ride them, understand them, but not let them control where your boat is heading.
A big part of Zen is meditation, which is kind of like anchoring your boat. You sit quietly, breathe, and pay attention to the present moment. It's not about achieving a state of eternal bliss, but more like getting really good at not being tossed around by every passing wave. It's about finding clarity and calmness amidst the chaos of daily life.
Zen also has a cool, quirky side. It uses puzzles called koans, which are like brain teasers. These aren't meant to be solved logically but are designed to jolt your mind out of its usual patterns. For example, a famous koan asks, “What is the sound of one hand clapping?” It's not about finding a 'correct' answer but about experiencing a moment of insight that's beyond words.
In everyday life, Zen shows up in how you do things. It's about doing everyday tasks, like washing dishes or making a cup of tea, with full attention and care. It's not just the task that matters, but how you do it – with mindfulness and presence.
So, Zen is less about adopting a set of beliefs and more about developing a new way to see and interact with the world. It's about finding stillness within life's storms, enjoying the journey, and maybe even learning to surf a bit along the way.
"Zen: The Secret to Harmonious Living and Inner Peace" is a video that serves as an engaging and insightful exploration of Zen Buddhism. It's a guide that takes viewers on a journey through the principles and practices of Zen, showing how they can be integrated into everyday life for greater peace, balance, and mindfulness. The video highlights the transformative power of Zen in achieving inner harmony and understanding the deeper aspects of life.
You can watch the video here
Here are some images used in the video - The images are generated with Midjourney AI.
We also post daily quotes on our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/WiseMindEcho/ and on twitter https://twitter.com/WiseMindEcho
Thank you for watching.
Our first cool project together :D
Congrats!