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Zen and the Art of Meditation
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Zen and the Art of Meditation…


 


Don’t know much of the Zen religion,


I know that I like to read about it,


I can also speak of it a bit; yes I do tout,


So what I do know of it might just be considered a smidgen…


 


Meditation I do regularly, mainly to relax,


It centers me and allows me to see what I lack,


Though like physical exercise it does not, me, tax,


It even does help me to not fall through any mental cracks…


 


A calm does pervade my very being,


If you did know me in reality,


You would know I suffer from, at times, a nervous energy,


Meditation does for me what Valium does for its user,


It brings on an almost lethargic humor and Peace of mind,


That may not be right for all, but for me it was what I did seek,


A place for me to go, a happiness for me to find…


 


So if you are looking for a pleasurable change?


Or just to look at the world a bit brighter,


You might try meditation, though some may find it a bit strange,


I do find it to help me in my fight against being deranged…J


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 Reviews of "Zen and the Art of Meditation"
Reviewed by Katy Walsvik (Reader)
Reviewed on January 2, 2005
Oh, yes, Eddie M... this is not just good advice, it's written in a wonderfully inviting and charming way... I've often suggested meditation to Adam, to help calm the 'demons' and soothe his soul... I especially loved that 2nd verse, so personal, yet so accessible. Good stuff! Thanks, my friend... katy xox.

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on January 2, 2005
Meditation is good...very good....I fall asleep everytime I try it....get too deep I guess!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Daniel McTaggart
Reviewed on January 1, 2005
I just take a newspaper in the bathroom. Works every time.

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on January 1, 2005
meditating everyday keeps things in perspective ...

you handled the topic very honestly and insightfully ...

Reviewed by Judy Lloyd (Reader)
Reviewed on January 1, 2005
Truthfully meditation helped me with cancer treatment a lot. Thanks for an insightful write.

Reviewed by Joshua Miller (Reader)
Reviewed on January 1, 2005
Oh my I wish I had the time. Maybe after my next Masters I can try...

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on January 1, 2005
Ed, meditation gives a wonderful healing power. You wrote a great poem
on the topic! I bet Rufuz does it with you;-) Happy New Year! Eileen


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