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Mountain Zen Den ~ Episode 77 – The 3 Soul Questions (A Dialogue With the Universe)

Meditation, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Podcast, Self-Development

“Your own reason is the voice of God himself which speaks to you and all mankind without an interpreter.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson Welcome to the Mountain! So good to have you back at Mountain Zen Den, the place for connecting with Nature for mindfulness and Personal Transformation, naturally! It's a New Season! “We’re back! Today starts the beginning of a new season here at Mountain Zen Den. If you’re looking for inspiration to help you move forward in every area of your life, you’ve found the right place. Daily inspiration from the mountain, in a natural setting here by the river, to help you get centered and find your balance for whatever you are going through. You know, finding balance and living a life of Excellence takes time…

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Mountain Zen Den Podcast ~ Episode 76 – Quantum Creating

Meditation, Mindfulness, Nature, Personal Development, Podcast, Quantum Creating, Self-Development

“The Earth and myself are of one mind.” ~ Chief Seattle, Nez Perce Have you ever heard the term Quantum Creating? What is Quantum Creating? It is what you and I are doing when we basically “visualize” something into existence. Now don’t worry. We’re not jumping off the deep end here into Woo Woo Land. What I’m about to share here dates back to DeCartes, Sir Isaac Newton, Albert Einstein and Steven Hawking. It is so exciting to learn about the recent studies of what science has been discovering regarding the nature of reality. The evolution of the understanding of Quantum Creating has taken giant leaps within the last decade or so. You see, there is a Universe of infinite possibilities whereby we can create the world of our dreams.…

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Mountain Zen Den Podcast ~ Episode 75 – Getting Your “Nature Fix” On A Cold Winter’s Day

Meditation, Nature, Personal Development, Podcast

"Into the forest I go to lose my mind and find my soul." ~ John Muir On my writing desk sits a plant I named Emerson. He’s just a little guy not even a foot tall, including his pot. He’s a Pachira aquatica, also known as the money tree, Guiana chestnut, or saba nut. Emerson comes from Miami, Florida, a place much warmer than where he now lives. The two things I love most about him, (not trying to be sexist here, he could be a her, except I named him Emerson), is that, first of all, he has four miniature trunks that have started to be molded into a beautiful braid, ending in lush green lanceolate leaves that grow in clusters of 3 to 5 leaves per stem. …

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Mountain Zen Den Podcast ~ Episode 74 – New Year’s Decisions Vs. New Year’s Goals

Inspiration, Mountains, Nature, Personal Development, Podcast

“I know of no more encouraging fact than the unquestionable ability of man to elevate his life by a conscious endeavor.” ~ Henry David Thoreau Happy New Year! Welcome back! Yes, it’s been quite awhile since we last met here at Mountain Zen Den. And while a lot has happened, I’ll save some of the details for upcoming shows, but just so you know, all is well, we’re back and better than ever, broadcasting from the foot of the Rocky Mountains in beautiful snowy Colorado here on New Year’s Day. I’ve heard from so many of you thanking us for creating this mindfulness in nature podcast. I really appreciate the gratitude you’ve expressed, and all the encouraging messages and stories about how you’ve been inspired by the meditations and insights…

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Mountain Zen Den Podcast ~ Episode 73 – Inspired By Nature

Inspiration, Meditation, Mindfulness, Nature, Personal Development, Podcast

“The goal of life is to make your heartbeat match the beat of the Universe, to match your nature with Nature.” ~ Joseph Campbell There’s no denying it. One of the best qualities about Nature is its ability to inspire. Think about it. Things don’t inspire Nature. People don’t inspire Nature. We can affect and impact Nature, but all inspiration comes from the Design and the Designer. Not the other way around. It is the Original. Why is this? Why are we so moved and potentially transformed by the natural world? What is it about Nature that is so stirring and uplifting…? When you find yourself in a wild and beautiful, natural place like the Grand Canyon, Yosemite, Rocky Mountain National Park, the Napali coast of Kauai, or maybe even…

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Mountain Zen Den Podcast ~ Episode 72 – Happy Earth Day to You!

Meditation, Mindfulness, Nature, Personal Development, Podcast

“The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it.” ~ Robert Swan Welcome to the Mountain… Here at Mountain Zen Den, as a community, we’re all about living a beautiful, fully-present, healthy, natural (Nature-based) Lifestyle - not only getting back to the Earth, but giving back to the Earth as well. Nature is the most generous and giving friend when fully appreciated and taken good care of. If you had your choice, would you rather live in a stagnant, man-made plastic world or a healthy, vibrant, clean and natural one? Sort of a no-brainer, I know. Astonishingly, we humans have become weapons of mass destruction. Why do I bring this up right now? Well, this Sunday, April 22nd is the 48th birthday of…

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Mountain Zen Den Podcast ~ Episode 71 – A Day in the Life of a Mindful “Citizen Naturalist”

21-Day Nature Challenge, Mindfulness, Nature, Personal Growth, Podcast

“We can never have enough of Nature.” ~ Henry David Thoreau Welcome to Day 21! If you've been following along, congratulations, you did it! For the past 3 weeks we have been on a journey of discovery; one of mindfulness, inner peace, personal growth, and health and well-being through time spent in and with Nature. This is only the beginning. The purpose of this 21-Day Challenge has been to encourage you to create a new habit of getting outside everyday, viewing the natural world through new eyes. You’ve learned to daily cultivate “Beginner’s Mind” for the purpose of renewing your outlook and restoring your soul. Hopefully it has helped open your eyes to some things you may not have noticed before and given you fresh perspective on life and…

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Mountain Zen Den Podcast ~ Episode 70 – Energy & Abundance

21-Day Nature Challenge, Health, Lifestyle, Mindfulness, Nature, Personal Development, Podcast, Uncategorized

“Abundance is not something we acquire. It is something we tune into." ~ Wayne Dyer “Today’s show is brought to you by Nature, kid-tested, mother approved!” Welcome to Day 20! How would you like to have a limitless supply of energy and abundance? Guess what? Nature is its own natural resource with a limitless supply of energy and abundance! Who knew?! Think about it. Solar power, wind and water, coal, wood, petroleum, all provide incredible sustainable, and renewable sources of energy. Shoot, you can make a battery out of a potato! And when you look at the planet, in spite of the way we treat it, yields an abundance of fruits and vegetables, grains and nuts and dairy and meat sources. Natural resources abound on this planet! The way…

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Mountain Zen Den Podcast ~ Episode 69 – Tranquility

21-Day Nature Challenge, Lifestyle, Meditation, Mindfulness, Nature, Personal Growth, Podcast

“If your mind is still… you can sense the peace that emanates from the earth.” ~ Eckhart Tolle Welcome to Day 19 ~ Tranquility Here at Mountain Zen Den we are on a quest for love and simplicity, joy and tranquility, and energy and abundance through Nature. Each of these gifts can be found separately and together, as we seek to stay mindful, dwelling in the present moment. You don’t always have to be out in nature to be present. But Nature is an amazing catalyst for presence. Presence is the place that is always with us. It is the quest we are on today, and every day that we choose to bring our “A Game”, and be the best we that we can be! You know you can find…

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Mountain Zen Den Podcast ~ Episode 68 Joy!

21-Day Nature Challenge, Lifestyle, Mindfulness, Nature, Personal Development, Podcast

“The present moment is filled with joy and happiness. If you are attentive you will see it.” ~ Thich Naht Hanh Welcome to Day 18 of the 21-Day Nature Challenge! How are you doing today? Is your life going the way you want it to? Are you finding joy in the moment? Or are you wishing you could be a little happier and a little more joyful? It’s been said that the difference between joy and happiness is that happiness is dependent upon circumstances, people, and things. Happiness is fleeting, but joy is eternal and internal. Joy involves an underlying sense of exhilaration, hope, and well-being, always there for you if you know where to look. Joy is found in the simplest of things, a beautiful sunrise or sunset, a…

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Mountain Zen Den Podcast ~ Episode 67 – Simplicity

21-Day Nature Challenge, Lifestyle, Mindfulness, Nature, Personal Development, Podcast, Simple Living, Simplicity

"Simplicity is the law of nature for men as well as for flowers." ~ Henry David Thoreau Welcome to Day 17 of the 21-Day Nature Challenge! So much of our lives are wrapped up in looking for things or other people to make us happy. We are always on the “hunt” for the next quick fix. And as we lose our souls in pursuit of more, we become more and more dissatisfied, and even miserable with what we do have, and especially with what we think we don’t have. It becomes an addiction, and in today’s modern culture we are encouraged to maintain the addiction through information and technology. We’ve lost the path to the simple. For me one of the biggest draws to spending time in Nature…

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Mountain Zen Den Podcast ~ Episode 66 – Living Love

21-Day Nature Challenge, Lifestyle, Mindfulness, Nature, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Podcast, Self-Development

“If I become the vibrational frequency of love, harmony, peace, and I’m radiating that, it’s going to show up in my life.” ~ Michael Bernard Beckwith Welcome to Day 16! Here at Mountain Zen Den we talk a lot about tapping into Nature for mindfulness and personal growth. But what does that really mean? Personal development involves seeking our deeper, truer selves and becoming the best “You” that you can be. It means becoming a more authentic and caring individual. One who gives more than he takes. One that others are drawn to because they find wisdom, compassion and empathy in their presence. One whose heart’s desire is to help make the world a better, more beautiful place. You’d be hard pressed to find a spiritual leader, or wise and…

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Mountain Zen Den Podcast ~ Episode 65 – Walking for Your Life!

21-Day Nature Challenge, Health, Lifestyle, Mindfulness, Nature, Personal Development, Podcast, Well-being

Welcome to Day 15! Walking for Your Life! (Nature for the Health of It) Let’s talk about something we have been doing since we were toddlers; something so ordinary, so seemingly unremarkable and ordinary that we daily take it for granted. Walking. When was the last time you thought, “Ok, I’m going to stand up now and walk over to the kitchen sink… Now I’m going to walk over to get my car keys and then walk to the car.”? It’s almost like breathing, (whose importance we daily need to be reminded of as well). Unless you've been in an accident, or are in some sort of physical rehabilitation, you probably just don’t ever think about it. Pretty much since the day we first learned how to walk as…

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Mountain Zen Den Podcast ~ Episode 64 – Growing Your Nature Knowledge

21-Day Nature Challenge, Meditation, Mindfulness, Nature, Personal Development, Podcast

Welcome to Day 14! There’s a good chance that if you’re here today, it’s because you are a passionate nature-lover. There is just something about wilderness and wildlife that draws you. It calls to your spirit deep within and won’t let go. Its beauties and wonders are a part of your deepest self, who you are at your very core. You have a hunger for “green” knowledge, and can’t get enough. In general, the more time we spend in Nature, the more we want to know and understand about the natural world and how it works. And the more we learn, the more we fall in love with her. There is such a depth to the character and essence of all things wild… so many wonderful aspects to fall in…

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Mountain Zen Den Podcast ~ Episode 63 – Finding Beauty in Everything

21-Day Nature Challenge, Lifestyle, Mindfulness, Nature, Personal Development, Podcast

“If you truly love nature, you will find beauty everywhere.” ~ Vincent van Gogh Welcome to Day 13! Hello fellow Nature-lover. Have you had your “Nature Fix” today? We all need it. It is our cure for stress, anxiety, boredom, and even high blood pressure and other health issues. It’s our nourishment for the soul, and has even been described as “Vitamin N”. Probably one of the most obvious things we all love about Nature though, is its indisputable beauty. We love to drive, hike and camp near majestic, breath-taking mountain scenery and ocean seascapes, glorious sunrises and sunsets, and fascinating, beautiful wild creatures. Artists love to sketch, paint and photograph gorgeous natural scenes, and we love to buy them and hang them on our walls. The beauty found in…