Relaxation, Meditation, The Sky, & Zazen

The holidays have passed and along with them, the accompanying stresses of the holiday season. But the stress hasn't eased up. For those of us in the Pacific Northwest, there has been the stress of more snow than we are accustomed to dealing with on our daily commute and then the flooding that followed. Parts of I-5 were closed due to water on the interstate, the mountain passes were closed due to avalanche danger and treacherous driving conditions, and peoples homes have either been flooded with water or slid off their foundation. No wonder we're feeling stressed!

As the new year begins (we are 10 days in to 2009), I think it's time to take a Time Out for some relaxation and meditation. I chose to look to the sky. Letting go of all the thoughts racing around in your brain and focusing on the clouds floating peacefully against the background of a beautiful blue sky can be very relaxing.

So I look up to the sky and all I see is gray sky and rain. Not to worry. As long as I have internet access I will find blue sky.

Stop. Breathe. Relax . . .



Another form of meditation is Zazen meditation. It is a Buddhist form of meditation that focusing on living in the moment and being undisturbed by unnecessary thought and attachment. Introduce yourself to Zazen by watching the following video:



It is an form of meditation that focusing on living in the moment and being undisturbed by unnecessary thought and attachment.


Take time for relaxation and meditation in 2009!

Free Meditation Classes in Seattle

If there were a way to reduce anxiety, worry, confusion and other symptoms of being overwhelmed by stressful experiences in your life, would you be willing to take time out of your hectic schedule to learn how to use tools that will help you make your life work better for you? If so, take a look at the way of seeing®

Ken Lloyd Russell, teacher and founder of the way of seeing® says:

"If you are willing to invest the time and energy, your life can be profoundly transformed. You will see how to enjoy your life and the process of living whatever your circumstances."

the way of seeing® offers meditation classes every Monday at 6:00pm in
Seattle at the Ramada Inn, 2200-5th Ave in Seattle (on the corner of 5th and Blanchard). Parking is easily available and free after 6:00pm.

"These classes are offered to give you the tools and understandings to help you make your life work better for you. They are designed to be highly practical and are completely free of religious and/or spiritual dogma and jargon. There is no particular way of life emphasized other than an aware one. Tools are provided to help bring awareness into your life so you can create more satisfaction in your life while reducing tensions and anxieties. The classes are taught by advanced students of Ken Russell, founder of the Way of Seeing."

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