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My Zen Mind Hacks YouTube channel features 128 videos on mindfulness and philosophy. Here are some highlights: Mindfulness Videos Philosophy Videos Travel Videos For more impactful zen videos visit my YouTube Channel. Wishing you well, Howard "I don't know what I don't know, and I&

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Activate Zen Thoughts To Change Your Life NOW

Do you want to live in harmony and peace, not mental struggle? Often, it's our thinking, more than our outer circumstances, that determines if we live in harmony rather than suffering. ZMH provides simple philosophy resources to upgrade your mindset.

PRESENCE

Becoming Truly Alive: Awakening to the Present Through Mindful Energy

Observe a child absorbed in play. Notice time dissapearing when immersed in an activity. These rare moments offer a glimpse of what it means to be fully present—to be truly alive rather than merely existing. Yet for many of us, these experiences remain fleeting exceptions rather than our natural

ACCEPTANCE

The Art of Embracing Suffering: Finding Wisdom in Life's Challenges

Most of us spend our lives trying to avoid suffering. We build elaborate strategies to escape pain, disappointment, and discomfort. Yet what if these very experiences we're running from hold the keys to our deepest transformation? Like many, I’ve encountered periods of profound loss and heartbreak that

OBSERVATION

The Power of Non-Judgmental Attention: How Observing Without Criticism Transforms Your Life

Have you ever noticed how quickly your mind labels experiences? That sunset is beautiful. This traffic is terrible. My colleague is annoying. I am failing at this task. These judgments seem harmless, even natural—yet they create an invisible prison that limits our experience of life and generates unnecessary suffering.

ABUNDANCE

Beyond Scarcity: The Zen Path to True Abundance

Is your mind preoccupied with what's missing? We are constantly conditioned to focus on lack—not enough time, not enough money, not enough love, not enough recognition. This mentality of scarcity has become so pervasive that it feels normal, yet it creates a persistent undercurrent of anxiety and

IDENTITY

Beyond the Self: How Letting Go of Identity Creates True Freedom

We spend our lives constructing an identity, carefully crafting who we believe we are. We define ourselves through our roles, accomplishments, possessions, and relationships. Yet what if this very self we've built—the one we defend so vigorously—is the primary source of our suffering? Humans have a

MINDFUL EATING

Mindful Eating: The Forgotten Gateway to Peace and Connection

When was the last time you truly tasted your food? Not just consumed it while scrolling through your phone or watching TV, but actually experienced it—the textures, the flavors, the aromas, the subtle play of sensations on your tongue? For most of us, eating has become one of the

SECURITY

The Illusion of Control: Surrender as the Path to Inner Peace

What would you do if you were given evidence that a task you're completing won't work? No matter how much effort you put in. Would you carry on regardless? How much time and energy would you sacrifice for an unachievable goal? Yet this is precisely what

ENERGY FLOW

Rhythm as Medicine: Finding Your Natural Flow in a Structured World

Our world is obsessed with productivity, achievement, and constant activity. We've lost touch with something fundamental to our wellbeing—our natural rhythm. We constantly push ourselves throughout the day, week, and year. We expect peak performance on demand, regardless of our internal cycles. We view fluctuations in energy

SECURITY

Transcending Turbulence: Finding Calm in Life's Inevitable Storms

We all experience turbulence—periods of life that shake the very foundations beneath our feet. A relationship ends. A career falters. Health challenges arise. Financial security crumbles. Or perhaps it's a subtler disturbance—persistent anxiety, nagging dissatisfaction, or a sense that something fundamental is missing. Many years ago

COMPASSION

The Compassion Revolution: How Understanding Suffering Creates Freedom

We live in a world that teaches us to avoid suffering at all costs. We seek comfort, pleasure, and ease. We bypass difficult emotions through endless distractions. We've created an entire culture centered around escaping discomfort rather than understanding it. Yet what if this avoidance is precisely what

PRESENCE

The Timebound Chain: Breaking Free from Past and Future Thinking

How rarely is your mind dwelling in the present moment? Your thoughts constantly pull you backward to replay past events or launch forward to anticipate what might come. This mental time travel—though seemingly natural—creates an invisible chain that binds us, limiting our experience of life's fullness.

CREATION

Reconnecting to the Field of Intention: Accessing Your Creator Source

People struggle endlessly, working harder yet often achieving less. Constantly battling obstacles that seem deliberately placed in their path. Yet others seem to achieve things with little effort. What's the difference? Is it luck? Superior talent? Better opportunities? They set an intention, and the universe appears to conspire

PRESENCE

The Mindfulness Bell: How Small Reminders Create Profound Shifts

How often do you pause? From the moment you wake to check your phone until you fall asleep scrolling through feeds, your attention is pulled in countless directions.  We move from task to task, thought to thought, moment to moment without truly inhabiting any of them. The result? A pervasive

CHANGE

Embracing Impermanence: Ancient Zen Wisdom for Modern Peace of Mind

How much mental energy do you spend resisting the true nature of existence? We cling to jobs, relationships, possessions, and identities as if permanence were possible. Yet the most fundamental truth of life—its impermanence—is precisely what we fight against the most. I learned this from a period of

LOVE

What is true love? A Zen Perspective

We have allowed society and conditioning to shape our view of love. What if we consider a different view, one that presents love as our true inner state?

MINDFUL TRAVEL

Mindful Moments in Chiang Mai: Lessons from a City of Temples

Chiang Mai isn’t just a city; it’s an experience—a vibrant blend of history, culture, and spirituality seamlessly interwoven into everyday life. From the moment you arrive, it becomes clear that this is a place where each interaction and moment holds the potential to shift your perspective, setting

MINDFUL TRAVEL

Transit Tranquility: Finding Mindfulness in Long-Distance Travel

Long-distance travel often carries a reputation for stress: missed connections, long waits, and an endless list of things that can go wrong. But what if it also offers a hidden gift—the chance to find peace in the journey? On a 10,000-kilometer trip from Exeter, England, to Chiang Mai,

LOVE

Zen Philosophy for Dating: Find True Love

Dating has the perfect ingredients to trigger a wide range of emotions. Have you ever heard complaints from others about a dating experience? Zen thinking can help you enjoy the dating process, recognize how we need relationship experiences to grow, and highlight where we are not free.

LOVE

Zen Philosophy for Heartbreak

The heart is the most powerful force in our lives. Although heartbreak feels bad, it’s often the flip side to the joy you have experienced. Heartbreak often brings profound loneliness, making us feel lost and frustrated, especially when someone we trust lets us down. The pain can reach a

CREATION

Identify Disempowering Thoughts That Weaken You

Your thoughts create the world you live in. If you have powerful thoughts, they will strengthen you and provide a different reality. Disempowering thoughts do the opposite. Not only do they limit your thinking of what's possible in your life, but they can also weaken you physically.  The

CONNECTION

I Discovered a Secret Communication Power (Not Force) for Relationships

Uncovering powerful vibrational energy communication can bring more success to our relationships.

CHANGE

Dissolving the Driver to Take More Successful Life Decisions

Are you in charge of the choices you make in your life? Are you driving to your preferred destination and enjoying the view? What if I told you it’s possible your Sat Nav could have faulty programming? Would you want to upgrade your software to ensure it’s not

ABUNDANCE

Avoid the Hedonic Treadmill to Find Longer-Lasting Joy

How often have you found something new and delightful, only to find those feelings were fleeting? You received an experience that temporarily lifted you above your baseline. Let's examine the implications and consider how it's possible to experience longer-lasting joy.