This book contains divine poetry inspired through meditation and reflection. Deeply influenced by Taoist and haiku masters, coupled with her many years of wanderings in Japan and China -- from their temples and mountains to their gardens and cities -- author Jacquelyn Sy presents 77 selected poems that reflect on self-transformation, love, rebirth, and the beauty within and without. Linking the mundane to the divine, discovering the extraordinary in the ordinary, empowering in the subtle force of its essences, each poem uplifts the spirit, and leads the mind into tranquil states of relaxation...

Zen simply means to be in the now, to be fully aware of the present moment. Scenes of profound beauty in nature cause us to stop and appreciate life. Our minds are at peace. Our hearts are filled with joy and love. Instead of being bombarded by random external stimuli, a good read or an inspiring image calms us and aids us in getting a peaceful night's sleep. Like taking a leisurely walk in a Japanese park, like sitting down in front of a zen rock garden, or like sipping a cup of green tea, the 28 pages of this Zen Affirmations book will surely bring tranquility, ease and flow to one's mind...