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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Category Archives: Letting Go
The Sky Is NOT Falling! 7 Solutions To Stop Living In Fear
“I saw it with my own eyes, and heard it with my own ears, and part of it fell on my head.” ~Chicken Little Do you always believe that the worst is about to happen? Do you jump to conclusions? … Continue reading
Posted in Changing Ourselves, Letting Go, optimism
Tagged chicken little, chicken little syndrome, fear, letting go of fear, optimism, worry and fear
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The Three Best Gifts for Your Children This Holiday Season
“The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree: the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other.” ~Burton Hillis I’m finally finished with my Christmas shopping (at least pretty much!) and my two older sons have … Continue reading
Let’s All Give It Up For Non Attachment!
“Attachment is the origin, the root of suffering; hence it is the cause of suffering.” ~The Dalai Lama This post started out because I am very attached to a half written post (let’s call it the Force Field Post) that … Continue reading
The Zen Mama Challenge Month #5… Humor!
Ok, ok, I know the Zen Mama Challenge Month #4 was supposed to be April but I had a graduation and the end of my school year to finish up. Plus a big trip to plan for! So I let … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Letting Go, Zen Mama Challenge
Tagged letting go of anger, letting of worry, parenting challenge, zen mama challenge
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Teach Your Children The Skill of Decision Making
“A wise man makes his own decisions, an ignorant man follows the public opinion.” ~ Chinese Proverb “Good decisions come from experience, and experience comes from bad decisions.” ~ Unknown 5-year-old Susie is a tyrant at home. She’s an only … Continue reading
Allow… And Then Accept!
Summer is a busy time for Mamas and sometimes it’s hard to stay a “Zen Mama”. There’s always a houseful here whether it’s friends, grandparents, cousins, aunts and uncles! As I try to organize jobs, sports, gardening and meals, I … Continue reading
Posted in Changing Ourselves, Gratitude, Letting Go, Parenting, Positve Thought
Tagged accepting others, allow, letting go, parenting, postive parenting
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A Beautiful Poem for Mother’s Day
“In teaching (and mothering) you cannot see the fruit of a day’s work. It is invisible and remains so, maybe for twenty years.” ~Jacques Barzun Mothers, as we know, are very influential in their child’s life. I don’t think we … Continue reading
Posted in Letting Go, Parenting, Positve Thought
Tagged mother's day, mother's day poem, poem for mother
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Zen Mama Challenge – Month 3 and 4!
If you recall, this year I have decided to make some new habits instead of making goals, only to be disappointed by the results. I’d like to change my negative habits into ones more simplified, calm and balanced. It will … Continue reading
Posted in Letting Go, Positve Thought, Zen Mama Challenge
Tagged connecting, letting go of anger, zen mama challenge
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I’m the Guest Blogger at the The Bold Life!
I’ve been reading Tess’s blog The Bold Life for at least a year. She always inspires, makes me think and then act on her suggestions! I am honored to be The Bold Life‘s guest blogger today. My post is entitled … Continue reading
Posted in Changing Ourselves, Letting Go, Positve Thought
Tagged change yourself, guest blogger, positive parenting, the bold life
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The Results of Month #1 – “Letting Go” – of The Zen Mama’s Challenge
“When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.” ~ Lao Tzu Here are the results of Month One – Letting Go – of the Zen Mama’s Challenge. If you recall, this year I have … Continue reading
