In Rural Japan, Learning Zen Mindfulness at an 800-Year-Old Temple
I’m sitting silently in seiza, a kneeling meditation position, watching the morning sun catch the eaves of the bell tower outside the window and bathe its copper tiles and vermilion columns in crisp light. The glow spreads to the garden below, over the azaleas, stone lanterns, and a lotus pond, filtering through maple leaves about to turn yellow. I wonder if my kids have done their music practice and whether I should have opted for a crossed-leg position. Certainly not lotus, or even half lotus. I take a deep, intentional breath, sensing the stillness of those seated beside me. I cast my eyes down and let my thoughts come and go as the garden fades from my consciousness.
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20 People Opened Up About The Self-Care Tips They Wish They Knew Sooner And It’s All The Advice You’ve Been Looking For
In a world of living in unprecedented times every day, self-care is more crucial than ever. How else can you perform in life without genuinely taking care of yourself? But obviously, that’s wayyyy easier said than done, so we decided to turn to the BuzzFeed Community to ask them, “What’s a self-care tip that you wish you knew sooner?” The responses were about as wholesome as they were helpful.
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The rise of the conservative wellness influencer
Alex Clark stands out on mic and on camera. The 31-year-old wellness influencer and podcaster has nearly half a million followers on YouTube and ranks among the top 10 wellness podcasts on Apple.
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