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Mountain Zen Den ~ Episode 112 – The Joy of Journaling

Nature, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Personal Transformation, Podcast, Self-Development, Uncategorized, Well-being

“My book should smell of pines and resound with the hum of insects … ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson MZD Podcast - Ep. 112 The Joy of Journaling Welcome to another Fireside Friday here at Mountain Zen Den. Come on in… Today we share one of our favorite Personal Growth tools - Journaling. aka – Scribing, memoir writing, keeping a diary… Ideas include: Why Journal? To slow down and observe and record your thoughtsTo better ListenFor Healing (A cathartic exercise)To better understand yourself and the worldTo share your view of the worldTo record favorite quotes, authors and passagesTo remember how you were feelingTo become a better, more honest and authentic writerTo leave a Memoire or Legacy What kind of journal should I get? How to journal (We share a few tips…

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Mountain Zen Den ~ Episode 108 – Why Mindfulness? Why Nature?

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Photo Melissa Wilson MZD Podcast - Ep. 108 Why Mindfulness? Why Nature? "Now is now.” ~ Laura Ingalls Wilder Welcome to the Mountain! We’re going to get back to the basics. Can you imagine how awesome it would be to wake up every morning to the amazing beauty and wonderful sounds of nature? We just got back from an amazing hike along Carter Lake and had our senses bombarded by the beauty and restorative powers of Nature… We were reminded that there are things all around us everyday that would bring so much joy and happiness and peace if we would just take the time to notice them. It’s called living in the Now. Now is all we’ve got. Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow hasn’t come, we just have Now. And…

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Mountain Zen Den ~ Episode 104 – Stay the Course (Lessons from a Mountain Climb)

14ers, Inspiration, Mountain Climbing, Nature, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Personal Transformation, Podcast, Self-Development, Success, Uncategorized, Well-being

Mt Elbert 14,440' above sea level - Colorado's highest peak MZD Podcast - Ep 104 Stay the Course "A pot is filled drop by drop.” ~ the Buddha Great to have you here on a Fireside Friday at Mountain Zen Den. We’re almost half way through January! So how are you doing with your goals? Today we discuss the concept of staying on course with your dreams, goals and New Years’ resolutions. Here are a few tips and lessons learned from our mountain climb on Mt. Elbert – 14,440’ above sea level, Colorado’s highest peak. A few of the points that came up: Plan aheadPack and Prepare wellEnjoy the JourneyKeep the Goal in Mind but remember, ultimately, the Journey is the GoalIt’s about “Who is the person who attempts and…

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Mountain Zen Den ~ Episode 103 – Cultivating Transcendence

Personal Transformation, Podcast, Self-Development, Uncategorized, Well-being

Photo Brett Wilson MZD Podcast - Ep. 103 Cultivating Transcendence “The awakening of consciousness is the next evolutionary step for mankind.” ~ Eckhart Tolle´ “The key to growth is the introduction into higher dimensions of consciousness.” ~ Lao Tzu It’s good to have you here for another Meditation Monday. I know you probably have a very busy schedule, like most of the planet… Thanks for showing up. So how’ve you been? Are you having a good start to your New Year? Or are you finding it difficult to maintain or keep up with your New Years’ resolutions? If so, I’ve got good news. You’re not alone. You may find today’s show quite helpful. We are going to be talking about the concept of Transcendence. Continuing on with our series here…

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Mountain Zen Den ~ Episode 100 – Ten Things You Can Do To Improve Your Life Right Now

Lifestyle, Mindfulness, Nature, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Personal Transformation, Podcast, Self-Development, Success, Uncategorized, Well-being

Photo Brett Wilson MZD Podcast - Episode 100 Hey Gang, so glad you have joined us today, because this is an exciting day for us here at MZD! Not only are we celebrating our 100th episode, but it is also our first Fireside Friday where we sit back here in the Zen Den, as we like to call it, and have a chat with writers, and naturalists, artists, musicians and great thinkers and lovers of Nature, all for the purpose of personal growth through connection with Nature. And I’m especially pumped to be introducing a very special person in my life, the only other person I know personally who is as crazy about Nature and wildlife as much as I am, and who I am crazy about – my Best…

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Mountain Zen Den ~ Episode 99 – Cultivating Wisdom

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Photo Brett Wilson “The happiness of your life depends on the quality of your thoughts.” ~ Marcus Aurelius In the most recent series here on Mountain Zen Den we’ve been talking about cultivating what we call your “Garden of Well-being”… Today we will discuss cultivating Wisdom in our lives. What does this mean? What picture comes to mind when you think of wisdom?... (Socrates, Aristotle, King Solomon, Confucius, Gandalf, Dumbledore, Yoda…“wise you are”, or maybe an owl…) What does Wisdom look like? And why do we need to cultivate it anyway? Wisdom has been defined as: “Knowledge of what is true or right coupled with just judgment as to action.” Meaning, it is Life Experience thoughtfully reflected upon, and then lived. It is the ability to make thoughtful observations, that…

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Mountain Zen Den ~ Episode 94 – Cultivating Health

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Cultivating Health in Nature (Photo by Emma Simpson on Unsplash) “Walk in nature and feel the healing power of the trees.” ~ Anthony William Welcome to the Mountain! How are you feeling today? Are you the picture of health you always dreamed you would be? Today we’re going to talk about cultivating one of the most important aspects of your being – Your Health. Our bodies are tied into our entire being and affect not only the way we feel, but our mind and the way we see the world and interact with everyone around us… that is, our relationships. Have you ever been “hangry”? Then you know what I mean! You’re not necessarily mad at the world or angry at the people around you. You’re just hungry with low…

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Mountain Zen Den ~ Episode 93 – What Do You Really Need?

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photo Brett Wilson Welcome to Walden Wednesday on the Mountain! I want to reward you with something a little different than what we typically experience during our traditional meditation time. In past episodes we have occasionally shared passages from Walden and other great writings and literature, relating to cultivating the rich wisdom, mindfulness and simplicity found in Nature. In 1845, American naturalist, poet, writer and philosopher Henry David Thoreau decided to try a grand “experiment”. In his own words, “I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived.” We’re going to offer more of these classics set in nature…

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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 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 20 – Hibernation

Health, Meditation, Mindfulness, Mountains, Nature, Personal Growth, Podcast, Simple Living, Simplicity, Success, Uncategorized, Well-being

Hibernation is the pause in Nature's "Great Waltz". In the dead of winter here in the mountains, everything appears to be lying dormant, sleeping. Beautiful and still. Snow brings a muffled hush to the already still environment and all you can hear is the wind whispering through the steadfast pines. Not far from here, Rocky Mountain National Park gets over 4 million visitors a year, mostly during the summer and fall. Now all is quiet, lonely and peaceful, hiding the life within. To the casual observer it is now empty, desolate and lifeless. But nothing could be further from the truth... To everything there is a season. A time and place for every purpose under heaven. Nature has her rhythms and all its creatures dance in time to the music. …

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Mountain Zen Den Podcast ~ Episode 17 – Nature On Demand

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The point of what we do here at Mountain Zen Den is to help you reunite with the natural, beautiful world right where you are. It’s almost too good to be true. Mother Nature patiently waits for us to tap into her organic, wholesome goodness that is always available “On Demand” to help every one us become our best and realize our full potential. The best part is, there are no hidden fees for this service that is available for us all. The only thing you and I have to pay for this benefit is attention. We just need to wake up and remain alert to the natural resources of health, energy and well-being that focus on and a proximity to the goodness of the Earth all around us. You…

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