My Zen Moment… As I was walking my dog, Happee, I encountered this carved message: “Jesus Lives” nailed to a large wooden cross. The simplicity of the wood, carving, and message immediately captured my attention, which made me reflect on our relationship to God. As we’re all created in the
Moon's Zen Moments
Every day, I try to find moments when time stands still for me -- what I call my "Zen Moments." These Zen Moments -- snippets of peace, quiet and stillness -- help me get through a busy and stressful life. So, here, I share with you my Zen Moments that bring calm to my mind and happy to my soul. It is in these precious moments where I can be in touch with myself and appreciate my life with all of its blessings. And in this perfect stillness, I can also find the most inspiration to fulfill my life's purpose, promoting healthy & happy living. I encourage you to find your own Zen Moments each day -- they are wonderful, inspiring and have brought me some of the greatest peace and joy in my life! Please share your own Zen Moments under "Your Zen Moments" page as I would love to know what inspires you and gets you going every day! ~Moon
A Little Reminder from a Fortune Cookie…
My Zen Moment… I woke up recently feeling depressed for no reason (perhaps it was a bad dream), so I felt lethargic the whole day. Around 3:00 PM, as I had not eaten breakfast or lunch and had no will to cook, I walked over to my local Chinese restaurant
The Prayer Sign….
As I was walking my dog Happee, I encountered this wonderful sign by a hair salon. The powerful message that “prayer changes things” made me stop to view it more closely. I smiled at the butterfly images, which, for me, represent the presence of my spiritual guardian angels — my
My Sister Sun’s Calligraphy Painting
Moon’s Zen Moment… I talk about my sister Sun’s beautiful calligraphy painting she created while battling cancer.
The Zen Cat…
Moon’s Zen Moment…. On my way to my local juicer, I encountered this cat, which I named the “Zen Cat.” On my walks, I often see many cats in my neighborhood, but a little voice in my head told me to stop for this cat. In a moment of
Rain to Cleanse my Soul…
Moon’s Zen Moment… As a Southern CA resident, it does not rain very often here. We get rain more frequently during the winter months. When rain comes during the drought months, it feels like a shower of gifts, like a starving person who receives food. On a cold morning recently,
Dao Ceremony to Confer Enlightenment
Moon’s Zen Moment… I attended a Dao Ceremony conducted by a Daoist temple and master to receive the confirmation of “enlightenment.” As the ceremony is only conferred once in a person’s life, it is a special ceremony, which I felt honored to have participated in. As a prerequisite for the
Food Drive in My Neighborhood…
Moon’s Zen Moment…. Over the weekend, while passing by a local Catholic Church in my neighborhood, my mother and I encountered this food drive by the Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County. When we witnessed people lined up with their carts to receive food, emotions came welling up inside
My Mom Arrives…
Moon’s Zen Moment…. Like a flock of birds, every winter my mom migrates across the US to visit me (but I really think it’s to bask in the warmer weather of Southern, CA!). As I met my mom at the airport, she just looked so happy and I thought
I am deeply thankful to you, my fellow humans
Moon’s Zen Moment… In honor of this upcoming Thanksgiving, I was reflecting on what I am most thankful for in my life. While there are infinite blessings in my life (God and the Universe have been so good to me) and so many people to thank, especially to my hubbie
Zen Buddha Altar
Moon’s Zen Moment… When I visited Kyle Tortora and his Lotus Sculpture, where he sells Buddhist and Hindu statues for worship, he generously gave me this Zen Buddha sculpture. I have made it into my little sanctuary in my home office, as I spend so much time there. I love
My visit to Lotus Sculpture…
Moon’s very Zen Moment…. I visited Lotus Sculpture, a Buddhist & Hindu sculpture studio, founded by a fellow spiritual seeker Kyle Tortora. As I approached the front entrance, Kyle’s dog, Oso, greeted me with a few barks, which told me that he was the dutiful gate keeper. When Kyle came
“Fly Me to the Moon” by Frank Sinatra
Moon’s Zen Moment… In this video, I talk about my wedding song “Fly Me to the Moon” by Frank Sinatra and the two reasons why it has so much meaning to me. Whenever I hear it, tears start rolling down my cheeks.
