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There's Nothing Wrong with You

Posted on Jun 1st, 2006 by Maile : Simplicity Seeker Maile

Self improvement has long been a hobby of mine.  I take pleasure in setting goals, challenging myself, pushing myself farther.  But that also has a flip side.  I often strive for perfection then berate myself... More »

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Spiritual Atheism

Posted on Apr 12th, 2006 by Maile : Simplicity Seeker Maile

I consider myself a buddhist.  I also consider myself an atheist.   Outside of Zaadz, these are two things I generally keep to myself.  The few times I have disucussed my spiritual life with other-minded... More »

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Don't Waste Your Life

Posted on Apr 4th, 2006 by Maile : Simplicity Seeker Maile

The recent 'spring ahead' of the clocks has recast my mornings in darkness, and I've been waking up feeling quite sloggy.  I find that the best way to start mornings like this is to pick... More »

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Naikan - or How to Eat a Pear

Posted on Mar 22nd, 2006 by Maile : Simplicity Seeker Maile

I've noticed that Buddhism and mindfulness are fairly common threads here on zaadz, but few people (no people?) seemed interested in or, perhaps, aware of Naikan . It is yet another system for cultivating mindfulness,... More »

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