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“we are basically clinging on to certain outcomes that just aren’t natural or even possible. By holding on to these unrealistic ideas and expectations, we are basically resisting the reality of the situation, resulting in even more pain and suffering. The”
― Alexis G. Roldan, Zen: The Ultimate Zen Beginner’s Guide: Simple And Effective Zen Concepts For Living A Happier and More Peaceful Life

“As with most exercises, you have to practice to increase your endurance, and since meditation exercises your mind, it is very important to pace yourself.”
― Alexis G. Roldan, Zen: The Ultimate Zen Beginner’s Guide: Simple And Effective Zen Concepts For Living A Happier and More Peaceful Life

“Stop Competing With Everyone Competition can be healthy, and even fun at times, as long as we are not too attached to the end result.”
― Alexis G. Roldan, Zen: The Ultimate Zen Beginner’s Guide: Simple And Effective Zen Concepts For Living A Happier and More Peaceful Life

“we begin to create separations and become judgmental of others. Contrary to what the world around us is trying to teach, having this type of obsessed competitive attitude will only set you up for much suffering down the road.”
― Alexis G. Roldan, Zen: The Ultimate Zen Beginner’s Guide: Simple And Effective Zen Concepts For Living A Happier and More Peaceful Life

“Stop Comparing Yourself to Others The only thing that you will gain by comparing yourself, and your current situation, to others is pain. When you compare yourself to others, you are opening yourself up to feeling less about yourself.”
― Alexis G. Roldan, Zen: The Ultimate Zen Beginner’s Guide: Simple And Effective Zen Concepts For Living A Happier and More Peaceful Life

“Knowing something is not enough, doing something with what you know is the key. After all, that’s where wisdom comes from.”
― Alexis G. Roldan, Zen: The Ultimate Zen Beginner’s Guide: Simple And Effective Zen Concepts For Living A Happier and More Peaceful Life

“Do Not Procrastinate”
― Alexis G. Roldan, Zen: The Ultimate Zen Beginner’s Guide: Simple And Effective Zen Concepts For Living A Happier and More Peaceful Life

“it is always recommended that you meditate every day, and preferably in the same place and at the same time. This may not always be possible, so try and find a time and place that works best for you and try to stick with it. But don’t stress if you have to change your meditation schedule a couple of times until you finally find one that works. Just keep trying new scenarios. In fact, walking meditations and mindfulness can even be practiced as you go through your regular daily activities. Meditation”
― Alexis G. Roldan, Zen: The Ultimate Zen Beginner’s Guide: Simple And Effective Zen Concepts For Living A Happier and More Peaceful Life

“Learn to identify The Resistances and Remove Them The resistances in your life are those things that prevent you from getting things accomplished. They are those things that tend to fight against reality”
― Alexis G. Roldan, Zen: The Ultimate Zen Beginner’s Guide: Simple And Effective Zen Concepts For Living A Happier and More Peaceful Life

“good or right to judge others? That’s because the energy of judgment is very heavy. By deciding to not judge others, you will notice that you will begin to feel much better about yourself, both inside and out.”
― Alexis G. Roldan, Zen: The Ultimate Zen Beginner’s Guide: Simple And Effective Zen Concepts For Living A Happier and More Peaceful Life

“Zen is a branch of Mahayana Buddhism. It was brought to China roughly 15 centuries ago, in 6 CE. Zen was brought to China by an Indian Buddhist monk, Bodhidharma. There, it was known as “Ch’an,” which is the Chinese interpretation of the Sankrit term “dhyana,” meaning a mind that is immersed in meditation.”
― Alexis G. Roldan, Zen: The Ultimate Zen Beginner’s Guide: Simple And Effective Zen Concepts For Living A Happier and More Peaceful Life

“The sad truth is that we have been conditioned to get away from our problems by drowning them in our different patterns of bad behavior. But the truth is that you will never learn to overcome your problems and find inner peace until you learn to face your problems and resolve them once and for all.”
― Alexis G. Roldan, Zen: The Ultimate Zen Beginner’s Guide: Simple And Effective Zen Concepts For Living A Happier and More Peaceful Life

“living a Zen lifestyle is just something that helps you to experience your life in real-time while helping to keep your feet planted firmly on the ground, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Zen”
― Alexis G. Roldan, Zen: The Ultimate Zen Beginner’s Guide: Simple And Effective Zen Concepts For Living A Happier and More Peaceful Life

“If you want to begin living a Zen lifestyle, start living it right now and don’t procrastinate.”
― Alexis G. Roldan, Zen: The Ultimate Zen Beginner’s Guide: Simple And Effective Zen Concepts For Living A Happier and More Peaceful Life

“Being Able To Really Sleep Again By learning to clear your mind from all of those worrisome thoughts, you will find yourself getting better sleep throughout the night. The feelings of doubt and fear will be replaced with those of happiness and confidence. You will learn to discredit negative thoughts and see things for what they really are.”
― Alexis G. Roldan, Zen: The Ultimate Zen Beginner’s Guide: Simple And Effective Zen Concepts For Living A Happier and More Peaceful Life

“10.    Get Organized And Eliminate The Mess Organize your rooms in such a way that everything has a place. Remember to keep accessories and trinkets to a bare minimum, or just eliminate them altogether. Having too much clutter in a room can interfere with relaxation. Clean out your room on a regular basis and only allow the essentials to stay in the room. You may eventually add other pieces of furniture and accessories as long as they add to your peace and bring you comfort.”
― Alexis G. Roldan, Zen: The Ultimate Zen Beginner’s Guide: Simple And Effective Zen Concepts For Living A Happier and More Peaceful Life

“Sit and let your body relax. Find the rhythm of deep breathing that has worked best for you so far. Breathe in, breathe out. Be aware of your breath as we continue with this meditation. Close your eyes if you wish. Let the muscles in your face relax. Release the tension in your jaw. To release tension in your neck, let your head hang forward, and then roll it gently around, making sure to stretch your neck muscles often. We are going to empty your mind. Empty it of worries. Empty it of cares. We are going to just let go. With your eyes closed, feel your mind become a void. Let your concerns and stress slip away. You may wish to visualize darkness or light filling your mind. This is not a painful emptiness. It is a soothing absence of thought. Your mind is calm. Become aware of your body. Notice your breathing and heartbeat. Breathe and relax in the silence until you are ready to open your eyes. Repeat again for three minutes later in the day. ”
― Alexis G. Roldan, Zen: The Ultimate Zen Beginner’s Guide: Simple And Effective Zen Concepts For Living A Happier and More Peaceful Life

“Meditation reduces stress and increases mental focus. In fact, high levels of stress can damage both your mental and physical health. You can also expect to find your overall well-being improved through daily meditation. You will find that you have more energy for what you want to do as well as improved ability to concentrate on tasks while you do them. What”
― Alexis G. Roldan, Zen: The Ultimate Zen Beginner’s Guide: Simple And Effective Zen Concepts For Living A Happier and More Peaceful Life

“When you do this, you will lose sight of the values that you possess and will begin to lose respect for yourself and your belongings.”
― Alexis G. Roldan, Zen: The Ultimate Zen Beginner’s Guide: Simple And Effective Zen Concepts For Living A Happier and More Peaceful Life

“Today is a day of practice. You are to combine the exercises of the past week in a way that works best for you. Here are some combinations for inspiration: Thinking about becoming an artist? Practice image meditation while breathing through your nostrils to help stimulate your mind and bring inspiration to you. Having trouble getting some sleep? Empty your mind using the balloon visualization technique while you practice circle breathing. Picture the balloon within your mind floating away, making sure to do it every time you exhale. Did someone do something to upset you? Find your center and breathe as deeply as you can while clearing your mind. Acknowledge all that you are feeling as you breathe, but dismiss feelings as soon as the thoughts occur.”
― Alexis G. Roldan, Zen: The Ultimate Zen Beginner’s Guide: Simple And Effective Zen Concepts For Living A Happier and More Peaceful Life

“Condition yourself to meditate in the morning, in the afternoon, and at night (even if it’s only for a few minutes at each interval) to develop powerful “anchors” that will keep you grounded throughout each and every day.”
― Alexis G. Roldan, Zen: The Ultimate Zen Beginner’s Guide: Simple And Effective Zen Concepts For Living A Happier and More Peaceful Life

“When you live a Zen lifestyle, you are living in tune with whatever it is that you are doing on a day-to-day basis, while not worrying about anything unnecessarily. You will experience things just as they really are, and not how you have been programmed to believe. What”
― Alexis G. Roldan, Zen: The Ultimate Zen Beginner’s Guide: Simple And Effective Zen Concepts For Living A Happier and More Peaceful Life

“Stop Worrying About Everything When we worry, we tend to justify it by attributing it to truly caring about something or someone. But the reality is that worry comes from fear, and from a desperate need to be in control. Worrying will only create negative energy within ourselves and make whatever it is we are worrying about seem much more of a problem than it really is. Haven’t you ever worried yourself sick about something just to find that what you were worried about wasn’t that big of a deal, or never even came to pass. Most of what we spend so much time worrying about is rarely as bad as we make it to be. The truth is, things usually work themselves out much better than we thought they would. So why worry, just learn to let things be.”
― Alexis G. Roldan, Zen: The Ultimate Zen Beginner’s Guide: Simple And Effective Zen Concepts For Living A Happier and More Peaceful Life

“Incorporate order and structure into your life by creating daily routines. This is the only real way to fully liberate yourself, and to gain more mental energy to address what really matters. Learn”
― Alexis G. Roldan, Zen: The Ultimate Zen Beginner’s Guide: Simple And Effective Zen Concepts For Living A Happier and More Peaceful Life

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― Alexis G. Roldan, Christian Marriage: Bible Principles To Make God The Foundation Of Your Christian Marriage

“Sit and let your body relax. Find the rhythm of deep breathing that has worked best for you so far. Breathe in, breathe out. Be aware of your breath as we continue with this meditation. Close your eyes if you wish. Let the muscles in your face relax. Release the tension in your jaw. To release tension in your neck, let your head hang forward, and then roll it gently around, making sure to stretch your neck muscles often. We are going to empty your mind. Empty it of worries. Empty it of cares. We are going to just let go. With your eyes closed, feel your mind become a void. Let your concerns and stress slip away. You may wish to visualize darkness or light filling your mind. This is not a painful emptiness. It is a soothing absence of thought. Your mind is calm. Become aware of your body. Notice your breathing and heartbeat. Breathe and relax in the silence until you are ready to open your eyes. Repeat again for three minutes later in the”
― Alexis G. Roldan, Zen: The Ultimate Zen Beginner’s Guide: Simple And Effective Zen Concepts For Living A Happier and More Peaceful Life

“Every once in a while, go ahead and meditate without a meditation cushion. Learn to adapt and meditate in whatever environment you may be in without the need of any special equipment. One of the best and most often used positions for meditating just about anywhere without the need of a cushion is the “seiza” position. What you do is basically kneel down and sit back on top of your lower legs, resting your bottom on the soles of your feet. This is actually a very comfortable position once you get used to it and it can be done at any time and practically anywhere you may happen to be. But then again, if you find that this position is just not comfortable for you, or you have a condition that doesn’t allow you to sit like this, just remember that there is absolutely nothing wrong with meditating while sitting upright in a chair.”
― Alexis G. Roldan, Zen: The Ultimate Zen Beginner’s Guide: Simple And Effective Zen Concepts For Living A Happier and More Peaceful Life

“We are all exactly where our past actions have led us to be. Blaming others for our current situation is a key part of our own ego’s defense in trying to protect ourselves from others judging us, or even worse, from us judging ourselves.”
― Alexis G. Roldan, Zen: The Ultimate Zen Beginner’s Guide: Simple And Effective Zen Concepts For Living A Happier and More Peaceful Life

“Learn To Laugh It Off Taking things too seriously is one of the easiest ways to lose happiness in your life. Whether it’s your own personal growth or how your life develops, learn to let things unfold and know that everything truly does happen for a reason. The more serious you are about the things that are happening in your life, the easier it is to miss out on all of the fun that you could be having by simply enjoying the process. Whatever it is that you are trying to accomplish in life, learn to have a laugh every now and then. Don’t ever let life become too serious. It’s way too short to not smile and laugh on a regular basis. What”
― Alexis G. Roldan, Zen: The Ultimate Zen Beginner’s Guide: Simple And Effective Zen Concepts For Living A Happier and More Peaceful Life

“Greater Self-Confidence The clearer and more focused your mind becomes, the more confident and positive you will feel. Your ability to make decisions and see them through will begin to increase and those feeling of self-trust will only continue to propel you forward. It’s a self-fulfilling boost of confidence that is sure to surprise you.”
― Alexis G. Roldan, Zen: The Ultimate Zen Beginner’s Guide: Simple And Effective Zen Concepts For Living A Happier and More Peaceful Life