The Zen of Going Green is a way of looking at the world you live in and your mind set.
Going green does not require a master’s degree or have age limitations. Zen emphasizes experimental wisdom in the attainment of enlightenment.
Maybe we just need to take a look at nature and how we see ourselves connected to it. Get re-acquainted with the forest, the ocean, and the sky. Go to the beach to watch the waves and listen to the sound of the surf. Walk in the woods and look at the environment that you are viewing on your stroll. Drink in the beauty in your mind’s eye and let nature connect you to the green that’s all around, even when its winter there is some much natural beauty outside it can open up your Zen path to going green.
The way you make a difference is in the small daily choices that start you down the green road.
Sometimes undertaking a worthwhile project to help others can lead to a fulfilling green endeavor that achieves Zen enlightenment that could not have been possible any other way.
Here is a great story about a 12 year old girl and her Zen Journey.
Saving the Earth one sip at a time:
“I am a 12-year-old girl who attends sixth grade at Tomlinson Middle School. I write to tell you about my love for this Earth, and my small step to help protect it.
Last year, as a student at Dwight Elementary School, my grade was assigned the task of designing and making an invention for the school's annual Invention Convention. I created "SipSavers," tags that slip around the neck of a recyclable water bottle, so that you can identify the water bottle as your own. What makes my invention unique is that the tags are biodegradable, as they are made out of seed infused paper. When done with the water bottle, rip off the tag, cover it with soil, and it will grow wildflowers. How cool is that?”
Her website http://sipsavers.com/home
Read the story: http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/default/article/Opinion-Saving-the-Earth-one-sip-at-a-time-468799.php
Get your Zen on and make a difference starting with your brainpower, put it to work on good green practices. Put your green in Mother Nature’s bank account and your Zen will bloom into wisdom that creates good thoughts for you and your life.
More Zen ideas: We know it’s very easy and convenient to get into the car and run down to the store. What about cycling and walking to the store, does this provide an opportunity to get your Zen on? We all know even the greenest cars use up tons of resources (literally) and contribute greatly to greenhouse emissions. Autos are one of the biggest emissions contributors in most people’s daily lives. OK so it’s too cold for you to walk to the store, what about once a day you take 10- 15 minutes and do some Tai Chi. That’s right I did say Tai Chi and does not cost you anything or the need to leave your room. Just think about it this way, you’re stretching your body and relaxing your mind. I found before I go to bed doing a light Tai Chi warm-up relaxes me and I get to sleep sooner. I call that the Zen of freeing your mind of the days burdens.
Turn your gray matter to green
