Comments for The Zen Healer's Blog http://thezenhealer.com Holistic Expressions Sun, 25 Jul 2010 17:28:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ Comment on The Heart of Summer by John http://thezenhealer.com/2010/07/15/the-heat-is-on/#comment-138 John Sun, 25 Jul 2010 17:28:14 +0000 http://thezenhealer.com/?p=620#comment-138 I am reminded of the ancient European traditions around midsummer - the fertility rites, the celebrations of life and love and sex, the long days and short nights. Shakespeare understood this in his Midsummer Night's Dream, a celebration of life unleashed. So does Anthony Burgess in his novel The Eve of St. Venus, Bergman in his film Smiles of a Summer Night (remade as a musical by Sondheim with A Little Night Music). All are about life triumphing over that which kills life - indeed, even Strindberg's Miss Julie is about two characters who tragically separate themselves from the joyous celebration that surrounds them in the Swedish midsummer. We must always remember to join the revelers, not to isolate ourselves from the vital, the living, the playful, the dance of hearts. I am reminded of the ancient European traditions around midsummer – the fertility rites, the celebrations of life and love and sex, the long days and short nights. Shakespeare understood this in his Midsummer Night’s Dream, a celebration of life unleashed. So does Anthony Burgess in his novel The Eve of St. Venus, Bergman in his film Smiles of a Summer Night (remade as a musical by Sondheim with A Little Night Music). All are about life triumphing over that which kills life – indeed, even Strindberg’s Miss Julie is about two characters who tragically separate themselves from the joyous celebration that surrounds them in the Swedish midsummer. We must always remember to join the revelers, not to isolate ourselves from the vital, the living, the playful, the dance of hearts.

]]> Comment on Welcome by zenhealer http://thezenhealer.com/#comment-137 zenhealer Sat, 24 Jul 2010 13:49:21 +0000 http://zenhealer.wordpress.com/?page_id=104#comment-137 hi heather, altruistic intimacy implies being in relation without the emotional need for anything in return... to be intimate in this way, we give it from the pure place of no expectation of reward. the nourishment is in giving freely of itself. i touch on this concept in the post titled <em>eros heals</em>, perhaps I will write more on it at a later time, thanks for your comment and question, cm hi heather, altruistic intimacy implies being in relation without the emotional need for anything in return… to be intimate in this way, we give it from the pure place of no expectation of reward. the nourishment is in giving freely of itself. i touch on this concept in the post titled eros heals, perhaps I will write more on it at a later time, thanks for your comment and question, cm

]]> Comment on Welcome by Heather Wiener http://thezenhealer.com/#comment-136 Heather Wiener Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:33:52 +0000 http://zenhealer.wordpress.com/?page_id=104#comment-136 Love what you wrote, very inspiring... Regarding your recent post (The Heart of Summer) could you explain what you mean by altruistic intimacy? Thanks and looking forward to reading more in the future! Love what you wrote, very inspiring… Regarding your recent post (The Heart of Summer) could you explain what you mean by altruistic intimacy?

Thanks and looking forward to reading more in the future!

]]> Comment on The Heart of Summer by nat http://thezenhealer.com/2010/07/15/the-heat-is-on/#comment-134 nat Sun, 18 Jul 2010 04:43:05 +0000 http://thezenhealer.com/?p=620#comment-134 Your six words of summertime have been lost on me the last couple weeks. But reading your post reminds me of what this time of year represents and that joy has since been reclaimed. Thank you. Your six words of summertime have been lost on me the last couple weeks. But reading your post reminds me of what this time of year represents and that joy has since been reclaimed.

Thank you.

]]> Comment on About Me by zenhealer http://thezenhealer.com/about/#comment-129 zenhealer Sun, 04 Jul 2010 15:01:37 +0000 #comment-129 Hello Derek, Thank you for your comment. I too feel that it has taught me so much, continues to teach me and is invaluable in how I approach and handle all activities. One thing that I like to share with others about meditation is that it has brought into my life the capacity to live in peace even while experiencing pain. Best regards, and happy 4th to you, cara Hello Derek,
Thank you for your comment. I too feel that it has taught me so much, continues to teach me and is invaluable in how I approach and handle all activities. One thing that I like to share with others about meditation is that it has brought into my life the capacity to live in peace even while experiencing pain.
Best regards,
and happy 4th to you,
cara

]]> Comment on About Me by Derek http://thezenhealer.com/about/#comment-128 Derek Sun, 04 Jul 2010 09:19:42 +0000 #comment-128 Hi Cara, Yours is an interesting story of how to came to connect with Zen, not unsimilar to mine. (I was a musician). I went into hypnotherapy back in the 70s. Then Zen practice (zazen) made a huge impression on my therapy practice. Back and shoulder pain resulting from injuries have been with me for years. I feel that it's taught me a lot! Best regards, Derek Hi Cara,

Yours is an interesting story of how to came to connect with Zen, not unsimilar to mine. (I was a musician). I went into hypnotherapy back in the 70s. Then Zen practice (zazen) made a huge impression on my therapy practice. Back and shoulder pain resulting from injuries have been with me for years. I feel that it’s taught me a lot!

Best regards,
Derek

]]> Comment on Tap Into The Body’s Energy By Stimulating Acupoints by christine http://thezenhealer.com/2009/09/26/tap-into-the-bodys-energy-by-stimulating-acupoints/#comment-108 christine Thu, 13 May 2010 14:23:34 +0000 http://thezenhealer.com/?p=511#comment-108 enlightening enlightening

]]> Comment on Welcome by LiENUS http://thezenhealer.com/#comment-98 LiENUS Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:26:02 +0000 http://zenhealer.wordpress.com/?page_id=104#comment-98 You have really great taste on catch article titles, even when you are not interested in this topic you push to read it You have really great taste on catch article titles, even when you are not interested in this topic you push to read it

]]> Comment on Welcome by Luise Finlayson http://thezenhealer.com/#comment-97 Luise Finlayson Sat, 06 Mar 2010 16:15:30 +0000 http://zenhealer.wordpress.com/?page_id=104#comment-97 I found your blog on google and read a few of your other posts. I just added you to my Google News Reader. Keep up the good work. Look forward to reading more from you in the future. I found your blog on google and read a few of your other posts. I just added you to my Google News Reader. Keep up the good work. Look forward to reading more from you in the future.

]]> Comment on About Me by Noemie http://thezenhealer.com/about/#comment-96 Noemie Fri, 26 Feb 2010 05:04:29 +0000 #comment-96 you are awesome! you are awesome!

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