Deep Belly Breathing and the Wim Hof Method

Thanks to a friend who is a certified instructor of the Wim Hof method, I experienced the wonders of deep belly breathing on and off over the past several years.  I have

Where is My Attention?

Jacarandas in bloom in San Diego, CA, May 2020.

Life and the mind seems to be in one of two states.  Being under water mostly for me and periodically coming up, out of the water, for air.  Or being asleep mostly and waking-up

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Self-Inquiry and “Who Am I?” – Quotes and Resources

Photographed near Lake Poway in Poway, CA, in the Spring of 2020.

This is a companion article to [KendoNotes_Awareness] on “awareness.”  It is a compilation of quotes and resources on an approach to awakening, heijoushin (平常心),

Reflections on Meditation – Part 2: Some Experiences and Catching the Ninja

Drawing by Taylor, Feb. 2020.

I reflect on some of my experiences along this journey of meditation.  Like a travel guide, perhaps this may be useful for those starting or considering to start the journey.  Though

The Mirror in the Heart of Master Swordsmen (and Jedi Masters) – Quotes

Many master swordsmen and revered kendo teachers mention the importance of having a heart with a clear mirror.  That with such a mirror, one can intuit the heart and

Awareness and Who is this ‘I’? – Quotes and Resources

What you’re looking for is that which is looking. – St. Francis d’Assisi

Watercolor by Taylor, Jan. 2020.

Thanks to meditation and many teachers, this mind has come to a growing realization.  That meditation, zazen and aspects such as peace (平常心, heijoushin), freedom from

Reflections on Meditation – Part 1: Some Benefits

This article is intended for those wondering if meditation might be useful for them in kendo or other areas of life.  I reflect on some of the benefits I have experienced through

Quotes on Meditation and Mindfulness – Related to Thoughts and Thinking

Resources on Meditation (黙想 mokusou)

There are many resources on meditation.  I have compiled a list below of those that I have found helpful and some that seem helpful.  It is intended to aid me in finding them