Q: Zazen is a form of meditation that's traditionally done in Zen Buddhist temples or monasteries, but you can try it in any quiet location. Try sitting in a room by yourself, or positioning yourself outside (if you don't find the sounds of nature too disruptive). On the floor, ground, or on a cushion, sit in a lotus or half-lotus position, with your knees bent and your feet resting on or near the opposite thighs. Keep your chin tucked in, head tilted down, and your eyes gazing at a point two to three feet in front of you.  It’s important to keep your spine straight but relaxed and your hands folded loosely together over your belly. You can even sit in a chair as long as you keep your spine straight, your hands folded, and your gaze on that point 2 to 3 feet in front of you. During zazen meditation eyes are kept half-closed so that the meditator is not influenced by outside forces but is not completely shutting them out either. Focus on fully expanding your lungs as you breathe in and deflating them as much as possible when you exhale. "Nonthinkingness" is the concept of remaining in the present moment and not dwelling on anything for too long. Try to imagine the world passing you by slowly and acknowledging what's happening without letting it affect your own sense of well-being.  If you're struggling with nonthinkingness, try to focus only on your breathing.  This should help you relax as other thoughts fall away from your mind. “Nonthinkingness” is similar to practicing mindfulness in that you concentrate on breathing and relaxing without a mantra. Some monks practice zazen for extended periods of time, but for yourself, try starting with five- or 10-minute sessions with a goal of building up to 20 or 30 minutes. Set a timer or alarm to alert you when time is up. Don’t feel bad if you have trouble at first. Your mind might wander, you might start thinking of other things, or you might even fall asleep. All of these are normal. Have patience and keep practicing. Eventually you’ll get it. Don't try to snap yourself out of meditation or hop up and get right back to work. Allow yourself to emerge slowly. You can do this by starting to notice outside stimuli (the sound of birds singing, for instance). Bring yourself back into the present moment. Studies on Zazen meditation and the synchronization of breathing and heartbeat have suggested a high correlation between mediation and your cardio-pulmonary health.  Further, these results were observed in patients that have never meditated before.
A: Find a quiet setting. Sit in a zazen posture. Keep your eyes half-closed. Breathe deeply and slowly. Practice nonthinkingness. Start with small intervals. Exit your meditation.

Q: Kinda goes without saying, now doesn't it? Take a look at your calendar. What day is it? Choose from the following:  4th Joyful Mystery: The Presentation of Our Lord (Luke 2:22-38) 4th Luminous Mystery: The Transfiguration of Our Lord (Matthew 17:1-8) 4th Sorrowful Mystery: Our Lord Carries the Cross to Calvary (Matthew 27:32) 4th Glorious Mystery: The Assumption of Mary into Heaven Song is an equally acceptable form of prayer in the eyes of God. If you know a hymn version of the prayer, sing it! Only one decade to go! Try not to whip through them like homework on a Friday night. Listen to the words as you say them aloud or to yourself. What do they actually mean? That one sure came out of left field, didn't it? Hey, only one decade to go! You should be 4/5 of the way around the Rosary now, nearing the pendant once more.
A: Announce the fourth Mystery. With the large bead in hand, pray an Our Father. Pray ten more Hail Marys. Finish the decade with a Glory be and the Fátima Prayer.

Q: Beat the egg using a fork or mini whisk in the bowl first, then add the rest of the ingredients. This way, you will dirty up fewer dishes and have less to clean at the end. Use a wooden spoon or rubber spatula to fold everything together. A great way to make sure that each meatball gets the same amount is to measure everything out with a spoon. Roll the meat mixture into a ball-shape between the palms of your hands. The meatballs can be touching, but they should not be squished or piled on top of each other. Set the baking dish with the meatballs aside when you are done. Add the water, vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, and cornstarch in first, then give them a stir to combine them. Stir them together with a whisk to combine, then add the sliced celery and bell pepper. If you'd like something sweeter, use canned pineapple chunks instead of celery. Stir the sauce often to prevent a skin forming on top. You will notice the sauce thickening as it continues to cook. Once the sauce gets hot, take it off the stove. Gently turn the meatballs with a spoon so that they get evenly coated with the sauce. The meatballs are done when they are no longer pink inside. If they are still not done, bake them for another 30 minutes, or until they are no longer pink inside. White rice is the most common pairing, but you can also use brown rice if you'd like something healthier.
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In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, allspice, egg, cream and salt. Form the mixture into 1 to 2-inch (2.54 to 5.08 centimeters) meatballs. Arrange the meatballs in a single layer in the bottom of your prepared baking dish. Combine all of the ingredients for the sauce in a medium-sized saucepan. Cook the sauce over medium heat for about 5 minutes. Pour the sauce over the meatballs. Bake the meatballs, uncovered, for 1 hour. Serve the meatballs over rice.