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Mountain Zen Den ~ Episode 81 – Plant Something (Cultivating Your “Garden of Well-being”)

Nature, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Podcast, Self-Development

Cultivate Your Garden of Well-being "A seed, dropped into the ground, springs into activity, and in the act of living, produces a hundred more seeds. Life, by living, multiplies itself. It is forever becoming more; it must do so to continue to exist.” ~ Wallace Wattles ~~~ As you’ve probably begun to notice, inner tranquility doesn’t just happen automatically. You’ve got to show up and put yourself in a place where you can receive the benefits of meditation which lead to restoration and relaxation we all so desperately need and deserve. But the BEST part of mindfulness and meditation, is that it leads to a renewing of the person doing the meditation. It helps us grow and become a more complete individual, capable of contributing to the world around us…

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Mountain Zen Den ~ Episode 80 – Meditating For Energy

Meditation, Mindfulness, Nature, Podcast

"Energy and persistence conquer all things." ~ Ben Franklin Do you find yourself too tired to enjoy life, read to the kids at night, stay awake during your favorite movie, or even be able to think clearly or keep up with your simple, ordinary everyday tasks? Then it’s time to meditate. Every day you and I are faced with so many energy drains that just tend to suck the ever-lovin’ life out of us, leaving us feel weak and drained – unhealthy relationships, deadlines, traffic, health concerns, budgets and financial worries, and the list goes on. While much of this is a normal part of everyday life, there are areas where, through taking initiative and responsibility to affect positive change, we can avoid some of these energy drains altogether. And…

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Mountain Zen Den ~ Episode 78 – Showing Up

Meditation, Mindfulness, Mountains, Nature, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Podcast, Self-Development, Uncategorized

“You gotta play to win!” ~ Famous Lottery Slogan You again?! How do you like being greeted like that? Don’t take it wrong, I’m glad you showed up! In fact it tells me a lot about your heart and character, your desire to be present, and hunger for personal transformation – that is, making positive changes in your world. The time you take to consistently, show up and start your day with intentional, focused mindfulness, presence and awareness is the most important ten minutes of your day. This sets the tone and direction for your next 24 hours, and the more you show up, and consistently, purposefully spend time meditating in Nature (so to speak), creates new neural pathways in the brain and helps you form new habits, that over…

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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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