In this time when everyone (well except my Boy-friend Andrew) is attainable at any moment, all the time, there comes a time when it can become just to much. There comes a time when we all just need a break, but what type of break can reduce stress in such a connected world? Well I have come across the idea of engaging in a stress free Zen day. Once a month you go through a day where you engage in a three step process: The Hermit, The Monk, and The Enlightened.
Step One, The Hermit:
First you cut yourself off from the world. Turn off your cell, your land-line, you computer, and any other form of communication to the outside world. Become a Hermit. Oh, and that means no visitors. Cutting yourself off from the world gives you some time to take a breather form your crazy lifestyle. Thus, you become a true Hermit.
Step Two, The Monk:
Take sometime to sit in silence, and meditate. Listen to your heartbeat, count your breaths, relax. Its the best thing for you because as you sit in silence your stresses become less important. Become a Monk.
Step Three, The Enlightened:
Lastly, observe the world around you, the simplicity, the complexity. Sketch pictures of nature. Keep a journal describing what you see, what you observe, what you feel. Looking at the world around, and taking a moment to see beyond you will give you a new sense of calm because you see that there is much more to the world than your own stress, and that life goes on. Become Enlightened.
Remember, don’t do anything rash. If you NEED to be in contact with the world DON’T shut yourself off especially if you have medical problems.
Also, you don’t have to do everything exactly as I wrote. Whatever you feel like doing, just take a Zen day, committed to NO STRESS!
