“How about you?” Zen Moments asked our Twitter and Facebook friends: “What Inspires You?” – and had these wonderful replies… RubenCHerrera: Silence, color, noise, breathing, reflecting, listening, observing, organic movement….these are some of that which inspires me. Serene_Balance: What inspires me the most is my son, because he lives in the present moment and has [...]

“I was angry… we were not going to be staying at a five-star-celebrity-filled-pleasure-factory-resort-spa…” This past summer, my family were planning a trip to California and I was filled with anticipation and excitement. Finally I was going home, back to the state where, not only was I born; but where my father grew up; where my [...]

“Oh well – another adventure… I thought…” I had just finished high school, and was desperate for fresh air, sights new to my eyes, and experiences that would restore my soul, enliven it with vigour. Living in Mexico City, it always is a gift to drive for four hours and visit the beaches, beautiful as [...]

“It’s a pretty fun day actually…We’re good. We’re real good.” Today as it was going to be when I went to bed: Get up, make breakfasts and lunches, get kids to school, go to BJ’s for big grocery etc shopping, library, Walmart (unfortunately) some xmas shopping. Get kids from school, do dinner, go to a [...]

“I love it when a small, unexpected happening makes me smile…” I do not consider myself a cheerful person. I love to be cheerful, and I love to laugh. I love when it makes my ribs hurt, and I love when a small, unexpected happening makes me smile. I am capable of happiness, joy, warmth, [...]