Tag Archives: meditation

Finding My Posture

Posted on June 3, 2022 by terryshen

  One of my meditation challenges is that my lower back hurts. Apparently that is a  common discomfort for the practice.  And the cause is because my posture is off.  For one, “the knees should be lower than the hips, … Continue reading →

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Hope Reified

Posted on April 14, 2022 by terryshen

  If we just hope things will get better, that hope rings hollow. We are passive at the mercy of external forces. Things may get better or worse. Either way, we are the recipients and not the masters. We are … Continue reading →

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Week in review – 3 Apr 2022

Posted on April 3, 2022 by terryshen

Like many people, I read news to understand the world around me. To stay connected. Maybe it is my introverted way of maintaining a social connection.  But more often than not, the news reflects what a messy world we live … Continue reading →

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Writing Meditation, No, 4

Posted on March 31, 2022 by terryshen

  “When will this end?” I caught myself griping. No matter what I tried, the dark cloud hanging over me would not shake loose. Perhaps I need to crawl into a hole somewhere. Be off-grid, sort of. Not sure if … Continue reading →

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Meditation Challenge

Posted on March 30, 2022 by terryshen

You see, I set a timer for 30 minutes at the beginning of my meditation. I close my eyes and start to work on the three focus areas, my breath, posture, and mind. One by one. Preferably, I would have … Continue reading →

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In Praise Of The Winter Sun

Posted on February 11, 2022 by terryshen

  Sun-worshiper I am not. But during these cold, dark winter months, I covet that celestial body with all my heart. Why? You may ask. Well, seeing the sun rises with its soothing rays, a seed of warmth is planted … Continue reading →

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Between Walking & Running

Posted on February 11, 2022 by terryshen

  This morning, I did my walking meditation outdoor and noticed something different between walking and running (other than the speed). For walking, the biomechanics consist in putting the foot forward  from heel-to-toe – landing on the heel, shifting weight … Continue reading →

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Week In Review – 28 Nov 2021

Posted on November 28, 2021 by terryshen

With the Thanksgiving behind us, people are getting ready for the holiday season.  Except they get slapped on the face this week with the unwelcoming news of another new Cornoavirus variant called “Omicron.” Omicron, a Greek alphabet, is gaining notoriety … Continue reading →

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A Mindful Run

Posted on November 27, 2021 by terryshen

  This morning was 32 degree Fahrenheit when I started my run, and 34 degrees after I was done with the 10 miles. Not much temperature rise, yup. And I was cold afterwards when I cooled down. But, and here … Continue reading →

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My Morning Meditation Routine

Posted on November 13, 2021 by terryshen

  There is no bad time to meditate if you ask me. In the morning, afternoon, evening, or even when you are waiting for your destination, all good.  Among the choices, I prefer morning, right after I wake up when … Continue reading →

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