Tag Archives: meditation

Escape

Posted on March 13, 2023 by terryshen

  Have you ever wanted to get out of the room or disappear from a heated situation or tight jam? Yes, you may not even be aware that’s what going on. But people use escape as a coping mechanism to … Continue reading →

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Moods, Feelings, & Circumstances

Posted on January 31, 2023 by terryshen

  Before saying goodbye to January, these past 31 days have been not being the best start for the year.  Mass shootings, extreme weathers, and continued layoffs dominated the headlines. These events affect people in negative ways. All while in … Continue reading →

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Never Give Up

Posted on December 9, 2022 by terryshen

  Some road races award finisher-medals after the finish line. Make sense, right?  For runners who did not give up, completed the race and crossed the finish line, they are rewarded with a medal no matter what their times were. … Continue reading →

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Running Commentary

Posted on September 24, 2022 by terryshen

  Once again, the weather turns cool, and I am running in long sleeve. Except, the runners in a race put forth their efforts, and I watch them with nostalgia. Once again, the season cycles, and my memory is brought … Continue reading →

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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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