AT CenterThe spiritual approaches outlined in today’s Stress-Free Zone focuses on recovery and wellness by seeking a higher power, surrendering difficulties, and relieving distress. Let’s compare these practices with the teachings of two renowned spiritual leaders: Thich Nhat Hanh and Eckhart Tolle. Thich Nhat Hanh is a Vietnamese Buddhist monk, peace activist, and renowned spiritual leader.…Continue readingRecovery Wellness Relief
Father’s Day can be a complex and emotional day for those who have strained relationships with their fathers. Or have experienced the absence of a loving father figure in their lives. While the day is traditionally associated with celebrating and honoring fathers. It can evoke a range of emotions for individuals who have dealt with…Continue readingFather’s Day
Contempt prior to investigation is a destructive mindset that sabotage’s recovery wellness. And leads to disastrous results when encountering the unknown. It blinds us to the richness of human diversity and perpetuates ignorance and discrimination. Prejudging individuals who are transgender, of a different race, or practice a different spiritual path exemplifies the consequences of this…Continue readingThe Problem w/ “Contempt Prior to Investigation”
Maria was a young girl with a heart full of kindness and compassion. She had a special bond with her beloved pony, Mr. Whiskers. Together, they would explore the meadows, gallop through fields, and share moments of pure joy. However, there was one aspect of their relationship that troubled Maria – the use of the…Continue readingPut Aside the Thunderous Crack of the Whip
While Oscar Wilde’s play “The Importance of Being Earnest” does not address today’s Zonr post directly. It does, however, explore themes of self-deception, societal expectations, and the pursuit of personal desires. By drawing upon excerpts from the play. We can expand on the underlying themes expressed in the three quotes. And shed light on the…Continue readingThe Importance of Being …
Today’s Zonr post has strikingly similar universal themes nested in the following three ancient stories of creation: the Judeo-Christian creation story, the Hindu creation story, and the Aboriginal Dreamtime creation story. In the Judeo-Christian creation story, as highlighted in the first quote, humans are seen as children of a living Creator. This story emphasizes a…Continue readingIn the beginning …
In the sleepy town of Albuquerque, New Mexico, there lived a hot-air balloonist named Leon. Leon had always dreamed of participating in the annual hot air balloon race, an event that showcased the skill and daring of balloon pilots from all over. This year, he was determined to win. If only he could learn to…Continue readingUp, Up and Away
Once upon a time, there was a crane who yearned to fly. Every day, it would watch in awe as other birds soared through the sky, their wings effortlessly gliding through the air. The crane longed to experience the freedom and beauty of flight. The crane made several humorous attempts to fly. It would flap…Continue readingNo Need to Crane Your Neck
The ego can be compared to black holes in space in today’s Zonr post. Highlighting its self-centered nature, the possibility of transformation, and the role of self-reflection. The quote from the Big Book draws a parallel between the ego and a self-centered actor who creates confusion rather than harmony. This comparison alludes to the ego’s…Continue readingIt will Suck You In
The concepts highlighted in Today’s Zonr post emphasize the spiritual realm, growth, and the interconnectedness of our lives with something greater. Two great spiritual thinkers, Eckhart Tolle, and Thich Nhat Hanh, offer wisdom that bolsters these concepts. Eckhart Tolle, a renowned spiritual teacher, speaks to the idea of entering the world of the Spirit. And…Continue readingWhen Great Minds Think Alike
