Japanese Calligraphy in Zen Spirit

Student Journals: Other High School Student Testimonials

Student #6: Lauren

After doing all the exercises I feel more peaceful and calmer. The breathing exercises made me breathe better and concentrate. The squatting exercises make me have more balance. Saying thank you more often makes me feel like I can make a difference in someone’s life just by saying thank you and making them smile. Other exercises I’ve done are “go beyond the limitation” exercises make me happy and proud. I got a lot out of Japanese calligraphy. I learned how to write my name and make a shi and a mountain. I learned the spiritual kind of way and part of the culture.

Doing the exercises made me feel more energized and happy. It made me feel better about myself and it gave me another point of view of the world, like taking out the negative and thinking about the positive. I felt more relaxed after the class. I totally forgot all the bad things that happened to me. When I came out of the classroom I felt so happy and relaxed.

Student #7: Monica

At the beginning I felt that 16 exercises were not going to work but as I did them more and more I wasn’t as depressed as I used to be. I would wake up and feel very tired. After the exercises I felt more awake and everything seemed more vibrant.

Student #8: Rae

I did the exercises and it helped me sleep better and my dream positive. Today I learned how the exercises can improve your daily life.

Student #9: Michael

The breathing exercises helped me to keep a calm, gentle spirit. The posture made my body feel good. The smiling and giving thanks brought joy. The exercises helped my body to relax giving thanks made me realize how fortunate I am. The smiling brought happiness into my spirit.