It is possible to live a comfortable, simple life in harmony with nature. All that is required is some land, cows and food grains. With these three necessities we can obtain everything required for a simple life.

It is one of the objects of the Changing the Face of the Earth Campaign toestablish Plain Living and High Thinking farm communities to show simple life doesn’t mean uncomfortable life, and that it is a practical alternative to todays hectic city life.

If you are interesting zen life, don’t forget read this 10 tips.

1. one thing at a time

Multitasking is impossible. Watch yourself when you attempt it. What you are actually doing is turning your attention from one thing to another, to another, rapidly. And, because changing your focus takes energy, nothing gets your full attention.

Experiment: watch your favourite tv show and have a conversation at the same time.

Zen living: Do one thing at a time. Full focus, to a pre-determined point of completion. Big projects require that you break them into bite-sized pieces, and finish a segment. Then shift attention. For most things, ‘chop wood, carry water.’ Do the task at hand with full attention.

2. speak for yourself

The only authentic pronoun is ‘I.’ All I can reliably talk about is what I am thinking, feeling, and doing.

Example: think about something you might consider a ‘we’ thing. “We’re going to play ball.” Well, maybe a bunch of people are each, individually, playing ball, but there is no ‘we,’ period. Nor can you say anything reliably about another person. “I know what you are thinking,” is impossible. I only, at best, am aware that I think I know what you are thinking.

Zen living: Speak only for yourself, by using “I think…”, “I imagine…”, “The story I’m telling myself…”, etc. Own your experience, and share it, as it’s all you can ever know.

Health and living resolutions for a healthy 2008

Year 2008 is coming , we make plans and promises. We make a list of things to achieve and those to shed off, concerning various fields of our lives. While we make a to-do/not-to-do list for 2008, let us remember to include some health bits.

Exercise and fitness plan
You have probably resolved about this every other year, but that’s just as far you always go. A healthy fitness plan for the year can be pulled off if you became realistic with yourself. For instance, don’t plan a gym visit every morning when there is not a single gym in your neighbourhood yet you have to be at work by 8a.m. Rather, you can plan to walk a little, but regularly, or do a few sit-ups every morning when you get out of bed.

Balanced diet/avoid fad diets
Weight is not a very pleasant topic, especially in the girls’ circles. You have grappled with it for a while, and meanwhile received as much advice as the kilos you weigh. Starve yourself, eat just fruits/vegetables and drink water or grab the next tin of over-the-counter slimming pills - the ideas stream in. Before you take the advice, remember that any good diet is a balanced one. Your friends being pencil-thin doesn’t mean it’s the right thing for you. If you resolve to lose weight in 2008, keep it healthy, considering that weight loss is gradual.

If you are looking for some health insurance for you and your family. This is health insurance basics that help you improve knowledge about health insurance.

What is individual and family health insurance?

Individual and family health insurance is a type of health insurance coverage that is made available to individuals and families, rather than to employer groups or organizations. Given the option, most people would prefer to have their employer provide group health insurance coverage. But, if this is not an option for you, it is still important for you to seek coverage. You may be pleasantly surprised with the variety and afford of the individual and family health insurance options available.

What kinds of individual and family insurance plans are available?

Individual and family health insurance plans are usually described as either “indemnity” or “managed-care” plans. Put broadly, the major differences concern choice of healthcare providers, out-of-pocket costs and how bills are paid. Typically, indemnity plans offer a broader selection of healthcare providers than managed care plans. Indemnity plans pay their share of the costs for covered services only after they receive a bill (which means that you may have to pay up front and then obtain reimbursement from your health insurance company).

There are several different types of managed-care health insurance plans. These include HMO, PPO, and POS plans. Managed-care plans typically make use of healthcare provider networks. Healthcare providers within a network agree to perform services for managed-care plan patients at pre-negotiated rates and will usually submit the claim to the insurance company for you. In general, you’ll have less paperwork and lower out-of-pocket costs with a managed care health insurance plan and a broader choice of healthcare providers with an indemnity plan.

1.Sun Power

Adjust your window blinds to reduce energy used for heating and cooling. In the summer, keep sunny-side blinds closed. In the winter, open up and let the sunshine in to help heat your home.

2.Get Involved

Join a local action group that promotes environmentally friendly practices, organize carpooling or petition your municipality to increase local energy conservation measures. One person really can make a difference-and inspire others to as well!