by Alica McKenna Johnson | Jul 23, 2012 | Alica Mckenna Johnson
Sometimes we all need a break, time to regenerate, delve within, leave the world behind and become clearer about who we are. In Zen one realizes the importance of meditation, self-care, and just being, so you schedule time to do this. Which is odd that we have to...
by Alica McKenna Johnson | Mar 12, 2012 | Music and Musings Monday
When I wrote my first post on Anti-Zen I didn’t realize I had more bit of wisdom to share. Today’s lesson is about feeling free to be yourself. In Zen philosophy you should detach yourself from others’ opinions. As you allow yourself to be free you inspire...
by Alica McKenna Johnson | Jan 4, 2012 | Uncategorized, Wise Witty and Wacky Wednesday
Several weeks ago I made a big mistake at work. While I knew I was going to be in trouble and maybe reprimanded on Monday when the boss came back in, I was assured by my friend, who gave me a heads up that I wasn’t going to be fired. While this should have calmed me...
by Alica McKenna Johnson | Dec 26, 2011 | Music and Musings Monday
I used to think that achieve balance was like walking a tightrope. I did everything I could to get all my ducks in a row. I made charts, lists, graphs, and so many schedules I could have ran the entire world, if the world worked that way, unfortunately it doesn’t. No...
by Alica McKenna Johnson | Nov 30, 2011 | Wise Witty and Wacky Wednesday
To say my life is frustrating does not convey the daily restraint required to not commit acts which would require some friends, shovels, and a six foot hole. I can feel a breakdown coming soon. It might involve Mojitos and there will be crying. But then I hope to...