Shoshin

In Japanese Zen Buddhism, the term "Shoshin" is known, which describes the mental attitude of a beginner. "Shoshin" means approaching something with a beginner's mind – as if you haven't heard anything about something yet.

Release

Sometimes we make wrong decisions in life. We do things that we regret afterwards or we decide not to do anything and regret the missed opportunity afterwards. Such things are simply part of life, because we are not...

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In the 1980s and 90s, I was a big fan of the movie "Karate Kid" and the two sequels to the series with Pat Morita as Mr. Myagi and Ralph Macchio as "Daniel-san" (I'm still a fan of it 😀 today). "Apply...

The Breathing Wheel

The natural sciences are not necessarily known for deepening and strengthening the spiritual connection to the earth and nature. However, this Daily Flow exercise uses a scientific finding to achieve exactly that: As part of the...

Heaven and Earth

"Heaven and Earth" is not only the name of a traditional dish made of mashed potatoes and applesauce, but it is also a Qi Gong-inspired exercise that I learned during my forest bathing training. If you don't know Qi Gong yet:...

Forest Mandala

At school, mandalas are very popular with both children and teachers. This is especially true for primary schools, where mandala coloring has become a permanent fixture in the educational toolbox. Not without reason, because viewing or...