The Zen Mama’s Blog
Welcome to the Zen Mama's Blog where you can find inspiration on being a parent! Betsy Henry is a teacher, mother, wife and also the author of HOW TO BE A ZEN MAMA and the ZEN MAMA'S BOOK OF QUOTES.
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Monthly Archives: December 2010
This New Year: Stretch Yourself (but not stress yourself)
“Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the ark. Professionals built the Titanic.” ~Anonymous Right now we’re in Mexico. Yesterday we “stretched” ourselves on a hike. We went a little out of our comfort zone, climbing rocks … Continue reading
Posted in Changing Ourselves, Positve Thought, Travel
Tagged brain neurons, relieving stress, stress, stretch, travel
19 Comments
Merry Christmas From Our Family to Yours
Dear Readers, Wishing you a magical, Merry Christmas!! From the Betsy and the Henry Family! Come Back in a week to hear about the 2011 ZEN MAMA CHALLENGE!
Posted in Gratitude, Holidays, Positve Thought
6 Comments
The Gift of Unconditional Love….Part 2
“Love is what’s in the room with you at Christmas if you stop opening presents and listen.” ~Author unknown, attributed to a 7-year-old named Bobby “They err who thinks Santa Claus comes down through the chimney; he really enters through … Continue reading
Posted in Gratitude, Holidays, Parenting, Positve Thought
Tagged holidays, parenting, unconditional love
5 Comments
What’s the Best Gift You Can Give Your Family This Holiday?
“And the Grinch, with his Grinch-feet ice cold in the snow, stood puzzling and puzzling, how could it be so? It came without ribbons. It came without tags. It came without packages, boxes or bags. And he puzzled and puzzled … Continue reading
Posted in Changing Ourselves, Holidays, Parenting, Positve Thought
Tagged holiday, love, parenting, positive parenting, postive thought, unconditional love
12 Comments
A Wonderful Morning In Boulder
We had a party to attend last Friday in Boulder and so my husband decided to surprise me. We stayed at the historic Hotel Boulderado in downtown Boulder. Early the next morning, the sun was hitting the Flatirons. I couldn’t … Continue reading
Posted in Colorado, Photography, Travel
Tagged boulder, colorado, photography, sundays in my city
9 Comments
Help Zen Mama! I Fell Off The Zen Wagon
“Keep your words soft and tender because tomorrow you may have to eat them.” ~ Author Unknown “Do not look where you fell but where you slipped.” ~ Proverb “Every path has its puddle” ~ Proverb Recently a friend told … Continue reading
Posted in Changing Ourselves, Parenting, Positve Thought
8 Comments
Sparkle Twinkle
“Handle them carefully for words have more power than atom bombs.” ~ Pearl Strachan “Watch your thoughts for they become words. Watch your words for they become action.” ~ Anonymous Words are powerful. Remember the old saying “Stick and stones … Continue reading
Posted in Parenting, Positve Thought
Tagged parenting, postive, postive thought, relieving stress
12 Comments
Have Yourself A Very Zen Christmas
Life is really simple but we insist on making it complicated. ~Confusius He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree. ~Roy L. Smith One of my preschoolers excitedly told me today that there … Continue reading
Posted in Book Review, Parenting, Positve Thought, Simplifying Life
Tagged simpliying Christmas, zen like Christmas
13 Comments
Sundays in Colorado
I’m so grateful to live in Colorado. I’m a transplant from Chicago. I’ve never stopped appreciating the beautiful Western blue sky, the sunny days and scenic views after 25 years of living here. This Sunday I’m looking through all our … Continue reading
Posted in Gratitude, Photography, Travel
25 Comments
Introducing the Zen Papa
Life has changed at the Henry household over the past two years since I became a “Zen Mama”. A few weeks ago I asked my children how life had changed since I became a Zen Mama. Their answers moved and … Continue reading
