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El arte de vivir con sencillez

Shunmyo Masuno

Shunmyo Masuno’s teachings on Zen and simple living guide us toward a peaceful and content life, emphasizing the importance of incorporating Zen principles into our daily routines. He proposes 100 simple practices aimed at fostering mindfulness, gratitude, and joy in our everyday lives. Masuno encourages us to appreciate the present moment, enjoy the beauty of the mundane, and establish a harmonious balance with the world around us. His philosophy is not about drastic lifestyle changes, but rather about gradual transformation through small, manageable steps, such as clearing clutter, practicing mindfulness, and appreciating the simple pleasures of nature. By embracing simplicity and intentionality, we can redefine what it means to live well, finding peace and fulfillment within ourselves and in our interactions with the world.

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anima / ˈanima /verb

encourages

La vida sencilla es una filosofía que nos anima a encontrar alegría.

Simple living is a philosophy that encourages us to find joy.

alentarimpulsar

el amanecer / el amanecer /noun

dawn

No se trata solo de adelantarse al amanecer.

It is not just about getting ahead of the dawn.

albaaurora

frenar / fɾeˈnaɾ /verb

slow down

Es una invitación a frenar.

It is an invitation to slow down.

detenerpararmoderar

cotidianas / ko.tiˈdja.nos /adjective

everyday

sino de las experiencias simples y cotidianas.

but from simple and everyday experiences.

diarioordinariohabitual

prisas / ˈpɾisas /noun

hurry

libre de prisas y ajetreo

free from hurry and bustle

apurourgencia

envuelve / em-ˈbel-be /verb

engulfs

que a menudo envuelve nuestras vidas

that often engulfs our lives

traen / ˈtɾaeɱ /verb

bring

relaciones que traen alegría

relationships that bring joy

abordar / a.βoɾˈdaɾ /verb

approach

puede transformar nuestra forma de abordar la alimentación.

can transform our way of approaching feeding.

enfocarplanteartratar

abrazar / aβɾaˈsaɾ /verb

embracing

Cada práctica es un paso hacia abrazar el presente.

Each practice is a step towards embracing the present.

aceptaracoger

tal actitud / ˈtal aɣˈtitud /noun

Such attitude

Tal actitud puede aumentar nuestra apreciación.

Such an attitude can increase our appreciation.

such attitudethis attitude

el ajetreo / el aˌxeˈtɾeo /noun

bustle

No se trata solo de adelantarse al amanecer, sino de darse un inicio tranquilo, libre de prisas y ajetreo.

It is not just about getting ahead of the sunrise, but about giving yourself a calm start, free of rush and bustle.

bullicioactividad

allanando / aʝaˈnando /verb

paving

La escucha atenta permite una comprensión más profunda, allanando el camino.

Attentive listening allows for a deeper understanding, paving the way.

facilitarpreparar

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