The simple " Zen Mantras" that make such complete sense

I read these the other as I was browsing FB.....and so what was I thinking when I read them 1st .. 

1. Do one thing at a time - really why ? what happened to the awesome " multi tasking" mantra?
2. Do it slowly and deliberately - " Complete Mindfulness " - Hmmmm.. agree ,"what's that?..."Om Hari Om...? 
3. Do it completely -yeah ok, get it !!
4. Do Less - you meant sleep :)
5. Put space between things
6. Develop Rituals - make ppts, run with anaya in one hand and her bag on the other to put her on the bus..
7. Designate time for certain things - E.X.E.R.C.I.S.E. ???????????  stop hinting just say it , go on ..SAY IT 
8. Devote time to sitting - but the iwatch says " Stand up now" , confused I tell you the world is:))
9. Smile and serve others -..Sawadeeeekkaaaaaaa
10.Make cleaning and cooking become meditation - finally someone recognises my OCD obsession..
11.Think about what is necessary- At this everything is always 
12.Live simply ! - manje what ?


Jokes aside,when I read them the thoughts I had were just as I penned above, however when I sat down to reflect on them, and read them over and over again they seemed to all make sense, just like a lot more things that mumma said to me when I was a younger. 


 I followed some of them religiously and those that I did I have helped me enrich myself in many ways


 My Favourite ones....
1. Do one thing at a time - as far as possible, complete one task before you get to on the other, that the best way to get things done and be productive
2. Do it slowly and deliberately - " Complete Mindfulness " once understood is an enriching experience and a very calming one
3. Do Less - but do it well, take up things selectively and only the ones you want to and believe in 
4. Develop Rituals - Mediate, 30 mins to exercise ( * struggle with), make time to pray and just breathe 
5. Designate time for certain things - a walk in the park, Friday evening movie with the kids , chai with girl friends.
6. Devote time to sitting - in complete solitude
7.Think about what is necessary- and prioritise

8.Live simply - define your basics and stick to them, Simplify your life.

My Mantras for now :))


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