In the face of violence, fear, and discrimination, Thich Nhat Hanh’s courageous path of engaged action reveals how insight, community, and a deep aspiration to serve the world can offer hope, peace, and a way forward for millions.

The film’s release on April 2, 2022 coincides with the release by his students of an Open Letter calling for peace and an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine: https://plumvillage.org/articles/an-o… 

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I highly recommend doing the meditation and the task at the beginning of the day, if possible. It changes the course of the day! But anytime is better than no time, so commit whenever works best for you.

*Task*

In a notebook, make a list of 50 people that have influenced your life. They can be both living and already departed people, your relatives, friends, teachers, coaches and celebrities, writers, musicians and personalities whom you do not necessarily know personally. Everyone who has influenced you, and contributed to your growth & development. The list must have at least 50 names. In the process of making a list, think about why you chose the person. What has changed in your life for the better? Move calmly and thoughtfully. Remember the best things about each person in the list and what they bring into your life. Trust in the process!

I recommend putting the phone in airplane/do not disturb mode at this time so that no one will interfere with you. Your list may be more than 50 people. But not less!

PHRASE OF THE DAY: * Today I behold the abundance that surrounds me *

This should also be written in your notebook and remembered during the day as often as possible.

*Meditation* The meditation can be done before or after the task. It’s up to you!

This is the Mantra you will mentally repeat during meditation: So Hum

Blessings to all!!!

Shinrin-Yoku or forest bathing is the practice of spending time in the forest for better health, happiness and a sense of calm. A pillar of Japanese culture for decades, Shinrin-Yoku is a way to reconnect with nature, from walking mindfully in the woods, to a break in your local park, to walking barefoot on your lawn. Forest Medicine expert, Dr Qing Li’s research has proven that spending time around trees (even filling your home with house plants and vaporising essential tree oils) can reduce blood pressure, lower stress, boost energy, boost immune system and even help you to lose weight. In this video, filmed in Blackwood Forest, Dr Li introduces forest bathing, why it originated in Japan, and explains why you need to get out into the forest today. Along with his years of ground-breaking research, anecdotes on the life-changing power of trees, Dr Li provides the practical ways for you to try forest bathing for yourself in his book Shinrin-Yoku: The Art and Science of Forest Bathing.

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A 10 Minute Chakra Balancing Guided Meditation leaving you feeling full of positive energy. Enjoy!

This is the most powerful guided meditation for manifestation yet. Using the law of attraction to help you raise your vibrational frequency instantly to connect to the universe so that you can manifest and attract what you want in life.

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