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Zen Essential Giveaway!

June 5, 2018 by BestieTalks 14 Comments

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If you are reading this then chances are high that you are a lover of living a Zen lifestyle! If you are someone who enjoys creating peaceful and positive energy in your home, then this giveaway is for you! We are doing a Zen Essential Giveaway to two random BestieTalks readers. We want to provide two lucky readers with something special that they can add to their Zen area. Rules are simple and are as follows : 

  • Click this link to read our Zen Essential guide 
  • Comment with YOUR favorite Zen Essential 
  • Comment entries will close Thursday night
  • Two winners will be RANDOMLY chosen on Friday, June 8th!

That’s it! Easy right?! We look forward to finding out your favorite Zen Essential and even more excited to gift two readers with our special giveaway! 

BestieTalks wouldn’t be the same without our readers and this is our way of showing our appreciation! 

Love, 

BestieTalks

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Essentials for a Zen Enviroment

June 1, 2018 by BestieTalks 61 Comments

Creating a Peaceful Environment

Zen tables can be as elaborate or as simple as you choose!

Creating a peaceful environment is something that we wholeheartedly believe in. If your environment is calming then it has the ability to make you and the people around you calm. After a long day, there is nothing better than coming home to your sanctuary. Ambiance, smells, colors, and lighting all have an impact on you even if you don’t realize it. 

Decorate with objects and colors that appeal to you!

Zen Essentials

Everyone’s idea of zen can be different but one thing it must be is peaceful. 

  • Smell- Candles, incense, oil diffusers, and room sprays all set an instant tone. Breathing in certain scents can have an effect on how you may feel. 
  • Sound- Light music, scenery sounds of the ocean or birds, or complete silence may put you in a zone where you can concentrate on that exact moment. 
  • Lighting- Dim or soft lighting, candlelit room, salt lamp glow, twinkle lights, natural light, or complete darkness can all work for a Zen environment. Whatever lighting gives you in the calmest energy. 
  • Cleanliness- A clean and well-kept area helps balance the energy in the room while keeping it positive. Using sage to smudge and cleanse the air is a good practice.
  • Appearance- Everyone’s ideal look of Zen can vary. Some might like the simplistic and minimalist look while others like bright colors and Buddhas everywhere. Whatever appearance appeals to you is fine, just remember that it needs to be something that is simple and doesn’t stimulate your mind and body too much.
  • Furniture- Furniture should be simple and natural. The fabric should be soft and bring a sense of comfort and relaxation. 
  • Plants- Bring nature into your space. Plants improve the oxygen around you. Look for indoor plants that appeal to you and your space.
  • Meditation– Practice calm breathing. Use meditation beads if that suits you. Sitting in silence and finding peace can be hard but learning to focus on your breath and relaxing is the most important part of meditation. If sitting in silence is too hard on certain days then actively mediate by stretching and focused breathing. The beautiful thing about meditation is that you can do it anywhere! 
  • Get Creative- Get creative with how you decorate your Zen environment. Line your fireplace with candles. Place candles and incense trays in specific areas. Hang a tapestry. Buy a floor pillow for seated mediation. Purchase calm and smoothing oils and lotions. Invest in knick-knacks and little statues that appeal to you. Frogs, elephants, lotus flowers and Buddha’s are some of our favorites!

    A variety of stones or crystals are a great addition to any Zen environment!

Find Your Inner Peace

Creating a Zen environment is an on-going process. As you evolve so will your space. Every day is different which means some days you might need more candles and relaxing music and other days you might need more darkness and silence. There is no blueprint on how to create a Zen environment. All you need is some inspiration and to listen to what you need and your environment will become your own personal sanctuary. We outlined some of the basics and also included links so you can explore some of the Zen essentials we mentioned. Remember, it does not need to cost a lot of money to create a peaceful environment. You will be surprised how many items are out there at discount stores, thrift shops and even garage sales. The more you look the more you will find! Some of our favorite finds are the unexpected ones!

You can even create your own Zen essentials. Painting and drawing are both relaxing activities!

Your Zen journey is just that.. YOURS! Listen to your mind, heart and body and see what it is that YOU need. We wish you nothing but positivity as you explore and create your Zen environment! Namaste!

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Zen Goals

March 20, 2018 by Jessica 2 Comments

Finding Peace

Positivity is something that I strive for on a daily basis. There are days when finding positivity can be challenging but its there if you really want to find it. This world is hectic, fast, and loud but when I find myself on my yoga mat, I find balance and peace. Taking time for myself and realigning my mind, body and spirit can help make everything around me more peaceful.

Namaste

Before yoga attitude

I am that person who recommends yoga to everyone. I have no shame about it either. Yoga does so many positive things for your body and mental state that its better than any prescription a doctor could write you. Whenever I enter my yoga studio, I’m immediately surrounded by smiling and happy people. Yogi’s are naturally happy people, and it’s refreshing to be in a room full of positive energy. Everyone in that room is there to work on their practice, and there is no judgment. You are not there to compete with anyone and what happens on your mat is your own personal journey. You are there to focus on yourself. Every class I learn something new about my body, and it’s an amazing experience to see yourself change, adjust, and grow. 

Banish Your Bad Mood

Whatever might be bothering me seems to lessen by the end of a yoga class. I walk out more positive and relaxed. This positivity follows me when I leave yoga and becomes a part of my life wherever I am. If I’m having a shitty day or just stressed out, yoga has a way of turning this around. Sometimes I can get my husband to tag along with me and its time together that I really enjoy. There’s something about working our bodies into awkward positions and pushing ourselves while being side by side. It’s almost like we are sharing a moving mediation together. There are times that I have to beg him to come with me, but when he thanks me afterward for taking him, it always makes me smile. I love taking people to yoga with me because I genuinely enjoy seeing people achieve that state of positivity and happiness that everyone deserves to have.

Buddahful 

Zen marriage goals

Next time you are in a bad mood just take 15 minutes to stretch, breathe and let your mind surrender to whatever your body is feeling. This is something you can do almost anywhere and at any time. Finding peace is not hard it just takes commitment. Be committed to yourself and your happiness. If you work on it every day, you will see that having a positive outlook is a lot easier than you think. If you are a positive person, it has the ability to influence others. Positivity is a chain reaction that our world needs more of. A happier you leads to you being a happier person to others and has the potential to have an unstoppable ripple effect.

Do some yoga to have a positive impact on your life and those around you!

Post yoga attitude

 

Are you a yogi? Does it work for you as it does for me? If you haven’t given yoga a try what is it that you do to boost your happiness? Please share and spread the positive vibes!

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