Momma Zen
Drawing on her experience as a mother and on her years of Zen meditation, Karen Maezen Miller explores how the daily challenges of parenthood can become the most profound spiritual journey of our lives. An extraordinary book of practical wisdom.
 
Momma Zen

Momma Zen For every mom who feels like she should be committed:

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Part of navigating the first year of motherhood is learning to get very comfortable in the world of unpredictable chaos. Some days schedules work, other days they end in the trash with the mound of dirty diapers. ...
Momma Zen

Momma Zen Answering the unanswerable: the life of a new mother.

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Many times in the past few weeks I have been asked some version of the question "What's it like being a Mom?". Usually I have answered something to the effect of "Amazing, exhausting, and everything in between", but I feel like that's a bit of a cop-out. ...
Nichole Been
Nichole Been
That's beautiful. Made me cry tears of joy and remembrance. There is nothing like being a mother. I wouldn't trade one second of it for anything or everything.
November 16 at 8:26am
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Momma Zen Shocking story of a woman with no social boundaries.

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I snuck this snapshot inside an incredible, still, sitting room in the convent just off the main corridor. The subtle light and energy here was sublime, and the room was filled with Madonna statuettes.
Terri Fischer
Terri Fischer
that is shocking indeed.
October 15 at 10:52am
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Momma Zen What she said:

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Well, you’ll all be wondering what exactly went on at this mother’s retreat I went to on Saturday, and you’re in luck, because I shall tell you all about it. Sidle up a little closer, friend, because ...
Momma Zen

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Janet Melander
October 7 at 10:13am
Meg
Meg
Done!
October 7 at 10:25am
Momma Zen

Momma Zen Looking for a few wetheads to help bring a Mother's Plunge to your town too. Message me if you have a spot in mind.

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Momma Zen
Momma Zen
Seattle June 12 it is.
October 5 at 9:44pm
Heidi Gassman
Heidi Gassman
Yay! If I can help, let me know. Don't know if I can, but it will be great to have you here.
October 6 at 10:46am
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Momma Zen September is on my mind this month. Read my monthly newsletter and promptly disregard.

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Karen Maezen Miller, author ofMomma Zen: Walking the Crooked Path of MotherhoodTurning UpMother's Autumn PlungeSat.,Oct. 10, 9-3:30Rochester, MNSerra PreschoolWed., Oct. 21, 7:30 p.m.San Clemente, CABeginner's Mind RetreatHazy Moon Zen CenterSun., Nov. ...
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Momma Zen Love, in so many words. Enter a giveaway you'll feel happy about!

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*and other ways to say I love you.Today I had a: conversation/fight/tantrum/major meltdown.The fact is, I'm having a tough time with the transition to: going back to work/daycare/no sleep/solids/no nap/the ...
Joanna Szeto
Joanna Szeto
Oh wow...I just love this.
September 21 at 8:21pm
Shawn Ledington Fink
Shawn Ledington Fink
Looks like a fun game that Mommy can use. I do struggle with not knowing how to handle my feelings even though I feel like I know already. If only I had time to write things out first.
September 22 at 3:40am
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Momma Zen At least one of LHJ's six ways to refresh your life is really refreshing, if I do say so myself!

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Your job skills are a little musty. Your sex life is less than hot. Your wardrobe could use perking up. Whatever part of your life needs tweaking, we've got the surprisingly simple solution to lift you out of your slump.
Shawn Ledington Fink
Shawn Ledington Fink
I saw your quote when I was reading the magazine on the couch the other night!!!! It made me smile. I liked your idea. Hadn't heard that one before. : )
September 18 at 5:51pm
Christina
Christina
Great suggestion!
November 15 at 1:23pm
Momma Zen

Momma Zen I love it when a mama goes momentarily gaga.

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Momma Zen

Momma Zen Spreading peace and patience to the parents at Serra Preschool and everyone else who elbows into the room.

momma be out late tonight
Time:7:30PM Wednesday, October 21st
Location:Serra Preschool
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Momma Zen All your friends will be there. Blooma Yoga dives in to the Minnesota Mother's Plunge:

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Momma Zen Find the hidden clothespin.

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1. Rent a movie without special effects. And watch it.2. Borrow a fat book. And read it.3. Not make breakfast. Not make lunch. And not eat it.4. Talk to no one but yourself. And write it.5. Miss them.Subscribe to my newsletter • Come to my retreat • Fan me • Follow me.
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Momma Zen giving away fantabulous love, links and prizes for everything that moms (still) do. You can't win if you don't play.

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From time to time I'm lucky enough to receive things from other moms who make things. These are things they might want me to try for myself or to pass on. Their work always reminds me how vast and universal motherhood is. ...
Pixie Campbell
Pixie Campbell
dear momma, send me the cookbook. :)
August 25 at 10:49pm
Momma Zen

Momma Zen Saving the world, one tantrum at a time.

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I’m a sculptor, an adjunct professor and a toddler’s mother. This blog is a daily record of my attempt to balance all three. It\