“Zen is not about never feeling sad, angry, joyful, or having fun; Zen is the understanding that by not clinging (or attaching) ourselves to these feelings, we can free ourselves from them and enjoy life to the fullest.”
~ from the book: Booyah! Spirit

We all lose our Zen from time to time…. Just last week I was stuck in a line of traffic for 30 minutes.  I waited very patiently singing to the radio and inching up in traffic.  When I got to an intersection… I needed to go straight because I was within 5 streets of my house… straight ahead.  Then the person directing traffic funneled all of us to the right.  This meant I had to go the long way — about 10 minutes of back roads — when I could have just went straight home in a minute.  After waiting 30 minutes and almost at my destination, I was now redirected.  And… running low on gas.

I totally lost my marbles, rolled down my window and screamed at the guy… let loose like a longshoreman at a bar.  Oh yes, I most certainly could have made a truck driver blush.  I turned right, I drove faster, I talked out loud to myself, and I could feel the anger in my adrenaline shooting like bursts of fire through my veins.  I totally lost it.  I came home literally shaking and told my husband… “OMG, I just totally lost my Zen!” and then relayed the entire story.  I began to realize how my heart was racing just like it did when the incident actually happened.  I also began to realize the guy was just doing his job.  I had a choice to make at the intersection, and it wasn’t about going straight or turning right.  It was about how to deal with a problem and whether to let it affect me.  The Zen of it is to understand and deal with emotions in a healthy and positive way, acknowledge it and let it go.  We all make mistakes.  It’s all part of the journey.

Authored by Sheila M. Burke

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Published 9/19/11  Om Sweet Om Publishing
240 Pages
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“The journey starts with leaving your comfort zone and looking inside your self for the answers. Pack your emotional bags and leave them behind because you will not need them where you are going. ” ~ BOOYAH! SPIRIT

BOOYAH! SPIRIT merges scientific research, humor, wonderful pictures, quotes, how-tos, and personal life lessons to help you live the life of your dreams. This engaging book is like a great big piece of dark chocolate… plan on consuming a little every day because it is so rich with wisdom and great taste!
~Jen Slayden, Writer, Composer, and Life Coach

The expression “Booyah” is one that many people would yell after one performs a difficult feat. But I also discovered that Booyah “is a food that is prepared like a stew, but on a very large scale. It takes many cooks to prepare the food, and it is usually meant to serve hundreds or even thousands of people”. Not unlike Booyah Stew, Sheila’s book is filled with ideas to nourish the souls of hundreds or even thousands of people.

BOOYAH! SPIRIT combines ancient ideas with new ones. There are 52 chapters that represent the weeks of the year. This book is very relevant to the times we are living in. Many people are living through adversity and looking for an opportunity to reach deep inside themselves to discover a new way of thinking and living. You will carry away a lot from this book. Become part of the Booyah Stew.
~ Betsy McKee Henry, author How To Be A Zen-Mama and The Zen Mama’s Book of Quotes

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Publication Date: ….Oct 10 2010  Om Sweet Om Publishing
ISBN/EAN13:………… 1453877835 / 9781453877838
Page Count:…………… 108
Trim Size: ………………5.5″ x 8.5″
Language: ………………English
Related Categories: .Body, Mind & Spirit / Inspiration & Personal Growth

Loaded with sensible advice, Zen-Sational Living is a road-map for making good decisions and being your best.  From the basics of Zen, to health (mental and physical), creating a personal space, and everything in between!
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Whether you’re in need of a boost, a change, or are starting on your own road of self-discovery, ZEN-SATIONAL LIVING will guide you on your journey.   With easy to follow chapters on judgment, focus, compassion, forgiveness, stress, relaxation, and many more;   Burke guides the reader in making simple, mindful adjustments for a healthier spirit, mind, and body.
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This book is truly an amazing guide on how to appreciate life and enjoy life.    A wonderful gift.  ZEN-SATIONAL LIVING is a “must-have”!

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