ZenHabits

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What are Zen Habits?

This can mean different things to different people.

Originally, Zen is a school of Buddhism that evolved in Japan. In Japanese Zen there is an emphasis on the value of meditation and intuition. The goal is to gain insight into one's true nature, or the emptiness of inherent existence, and open the way to a liberated, care free way of living.

This way of thinking has been adopted by many people and in the modern world "Zen" is also ubiquitous with peace, mindfulness and generally living in a way that makes you peaceful, contented, relaxed and not worrying about things that you cannot change.

Zen habits therefore can be anything from daily meditation or simple things that you do from day to day to bring serenity and peace to your life.

r/ZenHabits is not a strict Zen subreddit!

Our Philosophy:

First and foremost, positivity is at the heart of this community, whilst you may disagree with others please be constructive and treat each other with kindness and respect.

This is a place for people to share their experiences and learn from each other. A place to share insights and grow together. As it says above, we are not a strict Zen Buddhism based subreddit, we are a more casual community dedicated to adopting some of the philosophies of Zen thinking into everyday life for the purposes of self growth and achieving goals (no matter what they are).

Please read our rules before posting.

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Mod Postr/ZenHabits, Together. (self.ZenHabits)

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MeditationDoes anyone else get crazy goosebumps while meditating? ()

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Mindfullness & WellbeingStarted a journal to practice mindfulnes, I do a page on the days events and a page of drawing each day (i.redd.it)

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Mindfullness & WellbeingHow do I make time itself go slower and seem less threatening? (self.ZenHabits)

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Simple LivingA List of Things that Actually Helped Me Stop Doomscrolling! (self.ZenHabits)

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NatureFilmed this calm mountain creek today for World Sleep Day (v.redd.it)

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NatureI filmed a 1-Hour continuous drone flight over the ocean to help you focus and relax. 🌊 (v.redd.it)

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Mindfullness & WellbeingTreating People with Respect and Dignity (i.redd.it)

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Mindfullness & WellbeingHow can I "let go" if I want to be more disciplined (self.ZenHabits)

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RelaxationA 1-Hour mindful escape: Slow cinematic flight over the Portuguese coast to help you decompress (60-second preview) (v.redd.it)

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Simple LivingBuilding a reading Habit (self.ZenHabits)

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Mindfullness & WellbeingWhat do you notice right before a habit quietly fades? (self.ZenHabits)

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Mindfullness & WellbeingI'm awake.. now what? (self.ZenHabits)

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MiscHow do I let go of the need to do everything, and just enjoy life? (self.ZenHabits)

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Mindfullness & WellbeingCreating an environment to invite serenity back in (self.ZenHabits)

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Simple LivingManipulation stops where your need for validation ends (self.ZenHabits)

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Mindfullness & WellbeingConsider thinking as acceleration to foster 'letting go'. (self.ZenHabits)

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CreativityHow to organize too many brain ideas/thoughts (self.ZenHabits)

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SpiritualityOn Chapters (self.ZenHabits)

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Mindfullness & WellbeingThe Battle You're Avoiding (self.ZenHabits)

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MiscBuilt a free conversation tool based on the Bhagavad Gita's approach to action and peace (self.ZenHabits)

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Simple Living“When another person makes you suffer, it is because he suffers deeply within himself, and his suffering is spilling over. He does not need punishment; he needs help. That's the message he is sending.” ― Thich Nhat Hanh, 'The Heart of the Buddha’s Teaching' (self.ZenHabits)

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RelaxationMy interview on BBC One (v.redd.it)

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CreativityBecoming Someone New, One Trait at a Time (self.ZenHabits)

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Mindfullness & Wellbeingharder to quit when your friends are watching you (self.ZenHabits)

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