zen

I finished last night one very interesting book, Zen and the Art of Falling in Love by Brenda Shoshanna.

I have been wanting to read that book for ages, so it was rewarding indeed to finally be able to read it. And it certainly was worth the wait!

I have been planning to start meditating for a while now. Thanks to this book and its simple zazen, breathing practice, took me right back. (For all those who know more, excuse me, if I'm mistaken what comes to specific terms.) I simply did it: I breathe in and out and counted numbers 1 to 10 again and again. When I opened my eyes again, I felt refreshed and full of energy. It was wonderful!

I have done zazen now in three days streight. It has already made me feel a lot more peaceful and I like this feeling of inner calm. And as I read Shoshanna's book, I learned a lot about myself and my own life. I understood few things, which I have been wondering for a while. I suppose you could say that now I got a new insight into these things and that was welcomed.

Reading this beautifully written book did not suddenly turn me into zen buddhist, but it brought a new way of looking at things to me. I must admit that I look a small try what it could be to do kinhan, the walking excercise. Simply giving these things ago have made me more aware of things, myself and my surroundings. Amazing experience!

I recommed this book for everyone. Read it with open mind and give it a chance. Who knows, maybe it will help. Hmm, it could be also one of those "when the student is ready..." kind of things. All I know is that I enjoyed reading it a lot.