If you’re like us, you’ve probably found yourself in the situation where you want to post a photo on Instagram that would be great if it had a zen caption. But then, you’re stumped. You don’t know what to say, and all your friends are too busy to come over and help you.
Well, that’s where we come in! We’ve compiled a list of zen captions for your Insta posts. Not only will they make your life easier, but they’ll also make everything around you more zen and more peaceful. Can’t go wrong there!
It’s a pretty rough time for all of us. We’re all looking for ways to keep our spirits up and our heads clear. These zen captions are perfect for the times when you need to chill out, and are totally Instagram-worthy. They will hopefully help remind you of all the good things in life.
Zen Captions For Instagram
Long time no see. Forgive us for the radio silence—we’ve been busy keeping ourselves zen. And we thought you could use some of that, too.
We know how hard it is to come up with zen captions for Instagram. If you’re like us, you might struggle to find the balance between being cheesy and not having anything to say. We get it. So we wanted to share a list of zen captions that you can use for your Instagram posts.
- Find your happy place.
- Always let the heart lead the way.
- Nothing is permanent.
- To be mindful is to be truly alive.
- I’m too zen to caption this.
- Stop trying to control everything.
- All we have is NOW.
- There is no time like the present.
- The trick is to keep breathing.
- Relax. You got this.
- A little bit of Zen can go a long way.
- Zen is when you know it all will flow.
- The art of Zen is to enjoy being one with the universe.
- I think of nothing, but also everything.
- Don’t worry, be happy!
- Quiet the mind and the soul will speak.
- Go seek out your own Zen moment, you deserve it!
- Zen is a practice, not a state of being.
- Breathe in courage, breathe out fear.
- Zen is all around me.
- No negative vibes allowed here!
- Your heart is an ocean of calm.
- Leave it to the universe.
- We were born to be real, not perfect.
- Be one with nature.
- Clear your mind, here and now.
- I know that I am breathing, which means I am living.
- Focused, calm, relaxed. You know the real deal: Zen is a state of mind that allows you to heal.
- The best way to pay for a lovely moment is to enjoy it.
- You’ll never change your life until you change something you do daily. The secret of your success is found in your daily routine.
- I’d rather be on a beach somewhere with a strawberry daiquiri in my hand than worrying about what anyone thinks of me.
- Even in the midst of great chaos, there is still room for peace.
- If you want to have adventures, have a dog.
- You are growing every day—you just have to feel it to know it’s happening!
- There is no better time than now.
- Don’t judge a book by its cover, don’t judge others by their appearance.
- When in doubt, smile, and wave!
- There is no noise more soothing than the sound of your own being.
- Keep calm and carry on.
- We are just products of our own imagination—and that’s beautiful!
- Zen is not some kind of excitement, but concentration on our usual everyday routine.
- Find peace in knowing that things always work out.
- Don’t let the muggles get you down.
- I could meditate all day if it didn’t make me so hungry.
- You are the sky—everything else is just the weather 🌥️ 🌪️ 🌈 🌤️ 🌦️ 🌧️ ☔️ ⛅️ ❄️ ⛄️.
- Life is always moving forward, even when it feels like it’s standing still.
- Doin’ what I want because no one else can do it for me!
- The quieter you become, the more you can hear.
- When life gives you lemons, make lemonade, but don’t forget to add the mint.
- The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change, and the realist adjusts the sails.
- Inhale Confidence, Exhale Doubt.
- Enlightenment is not a destination, it’s a way of traveling.
- Live in the moment and savor every experience that comes your way.
- The richest man is not he who has the most, but he who needs the least.
- Do every act of your life as though it were your last.
- The soul always knows what to do to heal itself. The challenge is to silence the mind.
- Think like a proton: always positive!
- You should sit in meditation for 20 minutes a day, unless you’re too busy, then you should sit for an hour.
- The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra.
- Inhale the future, exhale the past.
- If you can’t handle me at my most zen, you probably can’t handle me at all.
- Eat, drink, sleep, repeat! Life is good!
- Be where you are; otherwise, you will miss your life.
- There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.
- You only lose what you cling to.
- You cannot travel the path until you have become the path itself.
- There are no ordinary moments.
- The path of life is a gift from God, but you shouldn’t expect it to be easy.
- Change can be scary, but if you want to live your best life, you have to embrace it!
- The best way to get through tough times is by being grateful for what we have now instead of dwelling on how much worse things could be tomorrow.
- Life is too short, so smile.
- Your own Self-Realization is the greatest service you can render the world.
- Your mind will answer most questions if you learn to relax and wait for the answer.
- You are the mountains, you are the sea.
- Ooooommmmmmm.
- Follow your passion, and success will follow.
- Life is simple if you don’t try to overthink it!
- Take a deep breath! Or three!
- There is only one real pleasure in life: being who you truly are.
- You should never lose hope.
- A day is coming when you will wake up happy to see the sun, instead of cursing it for the alarm clock.
- If you can breathe, you can do yoga.
- I have been impressed with the urgency of doing. Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Being willing is not enough; we must do.
- Take a chance.
- Breathe in peace; breathe out chaos.
- You are what you think.
- There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.
- Life is a journey to be experienced, not a problem to be solved.
- Replace fear with curiosity.
- Focus on today.
- My inner self says yes and my outer self says yes too!
- Keep it cool.
- Happiness is not something readymade. It comes from your own actions.
- Zen is the art of seeing into the nature of one’s being.
- The secret to life? Be a leaf on the wind.
- You can do anything, but not everything.
- Your life is a growing spiral, not a still frame.
- Zen is simple. There are no secrets, just what works for you.
- The best way out is always through.
- Look at life through the windshield, not the rearview mirror.
- Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.
- Smile, breathe, and go slowly.
- The greatest wealth is health.
- Happiness is the highest form of health.
- Zenning out.
- All you need is love (and Instagram).
- Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness.
- Stress less and enjoy the best.
- My favorite color is zen.
- Stop spending all your time trying to earn money.
- The only Zen you find on the tops of mountains is the Zen you bring up there.
- Been there, captioned that.
- All I need is a good tea, a great book, and a cozy blanket.
- Namaste in bed.
- When nothing is sure, anything is possible.
- I’m so zen I’m horizontal.
- Life is better when you’re laughing.
- It’s not where you go to find zen, but when you go that matters most.
- Mountains are only mountains. Water is only water. You are much more than that.
- You can always turn your phone off.
- You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.
- Life ain’t always beautiful, but it’s a beautiful ride.
- There’s a storm inside you that the world needs to see.
- The sun always shines above the clouds.
- Treating yourself is okay.
- Make life happen by focusing on what’s right rather than what’s wrong.
- Sometimes the first step is the hardest.
- Do it with passion or not at all.
- When you realize nothing is lacking, the whole world belongs to you.
- Life is an adventure, so explore.
- A happy soul is the best shield from a cruel world.
- Look for the magic in every moment.
- Happy people are always positive. Try to be more positive in all your thoughts, words, and actions.
- Be happy, it drives people crazy!
- If we are facing in the right direction, all we have to do is keep on walking.
- You are where you need to be right now.
- I may not be there yet, but at least I’m closer than yesterday.
- It’s better to burn out than fade away.
- To see things in your life as they are, this is wisdom. To see things as they could be, this is fantasy. And fantasy creates desire, which creates action.
- There are so many beautiful reasons to be happy.
- The best way to capture moments is to pay attention. This is how we cultivate mindfulness. Mindfulness means being awake. It means knowing what you are doing.
- Life is a balance of holding on and letting go.
- In a gentle way, you can shake the world.
- No rain, no flowers.
- Everything happens for a reason!
- When you feel like a feather, you will be light as a feather.
- Doing me is the only thing I can do, so I’m doing it well.
- Calmness is the cradle of power.
- Life is too short to stress yourself with people who don’t even deserve to be an issue in your life.
- Funny how day by day nothing changes, but when you look back everything is different.
- There is nothing more dreadful than the habit of doubt.
- Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the wise, seek what they sought.
- The more we seek our own happiness, the more unhappy we become.
- Never regret something that once made you smile.
- All that we are arises from our thoughts. With our thoughts, we make the world.
- The root of suffering is attachment.
- When you focus on the good, the good gets better.
- You only live once, so better make it awesome!
- Zen doesn’t mean being indifferent to the world around you. It means being aware of what’s happening around you and choosing not to react out of fear or anger.
- Every moment is a fresh beginning.
- The road to zen can be long, but the journey is always worth it.
- We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.
- Be a voice not an echo.
- Be the light in someone else’s day and the sunshine on their rainy days.
- Each morning we are born again. What we do is what matters most.
- No amount of anxiety makes any difference to anything that is going to happen.
- Mindfulness is not just meditation.
- Mindful as a mountain, strong as an ox.
- Be a pineapple—stand tall, wear a crown, and be sweet on the inside.
- Take it easy.
- The sun shines not on us but in us. The rivers flow not past, but through us.
- Sometimes the best thing you can do is not think, not wonder, not imagine, not obsess. Just breathe and have faith that everything will work out for the best.
- Make time for yourself.
- Don’t be afraid to be the Yoda of your squad.
- When we get too caught up in the busyness of the world, we lose connection with one another—and ourselves.
- In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s there are few.
- Mindfulness is the energy of being aware and awake to the present moment.
- Life is beautiful so be happy.
- I’m so zen right now, there’s nothing that can get me off my game!
- Practice meditation regularly. Meditation leads to eternal bliss. Therefore meditate, meditate.
- When you lose touch with inner stillness, you lose touch with yourself.
- Don’t allow your mind to tell your heart what to do.
- The light is what guides you home, the warmth is what keeps you there.
- Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine.
- I’m here for a good time, not a long time.
- Always remember this piece of wisdom: real friends don’t let you get too zen.
- When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.
- A picture speaks a thousand words.
- The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.
- Do more of what makes you happy!
- I’m floating in a world of my own.
- You were born with wings, why prefer to crawl through life?.
- I may look calm and quiet, but in my head, I am yelling to get out of this mess!
- Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is relax.
- There’s no time like the present to smile!
- No one is you and that is your power.
- Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints.
- If something stands out clearly in your mind, that’s just a thought. When there are no thoughts, that’s Zen.
- Zen is when you see that small glass of water as half full or half empty; it’s just a glass of water
- Zen is the ability to accept that fear exists and continue on with your life anyway.
- The best way to get started is to get inspired by others!
- I’m so zen, I don’t even think about it anymore.
- Zen is a practice that teaches us to stop struggling and start living.
- Without knowing what I am and why I am here, life is impossible.
- To be happy is to have less baggage to carry.
- Don’t get upset by the results you didn’t get from the work you didn’t do.
- The time to relax is when you don’t have time for it.
- Don’t compare your life with others. There are no others.
- It’s a dog-eat-dog world out there, but sometimes you just gotta take it in stride.
- We do not remember days; we remember moments.
- Zen is seeking through action rather than through thought alone
- Zen allows you to be fully present in whatever situation you’re in, no matter how bad it may seem
- The true joy of life is to be completely engaged with what you are doing in the here and now. And instead of calling it work, realize it is play.
- Better to see something once than hear about it a thousand times.
- Happiness makes up in height for what it lacks in length.
- Never underestimate the power of your breath, grounding yourself in the present moment, and taking care of your body and mind as a whole.
- In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.
- Sometimes I need what only you can provide: your absence.
- Do things for reasons, not excuses. The difference is reasons are usually opportunity-related; excuses are always blame-related.
- It is better to travel in the dark of night than to remain in a golden cage.
- You can’t change what’s going on around you until you start changing what’s going on within you.
- If you have peace and tranquility inside of you, it will radiate outside of you too.
- If you want to conquer fear, don’t sit at home and think about it. Go out and get busy.
- Start enjoying each day, for it will never come again.
- Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards.
- You will never find the perfect time to start anything new. If there’s something you want to do, just do it now.
- Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.
- Stop chasing your thoughts and they will stop chasing you.
- The zen life.
Funny Zen Captions
We are all aware of the concept of zen, but it seems that we’re not too good at following it. We’re busy, anxious, stressed out, and prone to worrying about things that probably will never happen. But most importantly, we forget to laugh.
These funny zen captions typically contain some sort of advice (such as “be here now”), are sometimes followed by a pithy comment about the photo’s subject, or just something else ridiculous. They are, of course, ridiculous. But the truth is that we love them. There’s something so charming and self-aware about these captions that they’re impossible to dislike. And when they’re done well—with wit and humor to spare—they can give us an actual boost in your day!
Check out this list of funny Zen captions that will make you see the world with a little more lightness in your step and a little less heaviness in your soul. You don’t have to be into yoga or meditation to use these captions—all you need is a sense of humor!
- Just chillin’ here in my cozy corner.
- Do not disturb.
- I’m just here for the zen.
- Be like a postage stamp: Stick to one thing until you get there.
- What is this “stress” thing I keep hearing about?.
- We are all connected by an invisible thread. That thread is the internet.
- Put your phone down and don’t look at it. It isn’t helping.
- Happy people have to deal with difficult situations, too. There’s nothing you can do to change that.
- Sometimes, we can be our own worst enemies. If you wouldn’t say it to a friend, don’t say it to yourself!
- We are all made of stardust
- The horizon is my favorite place to be.
- Relax with me, darling.
- I’m so zen, the Dalai Lama sends me fan mail.
- You can’t buy happiness, but you can go outside.
- You’re only as young as your spine is flexible.
- Let’s find some beautiful place to get lost.
- Zen is a spice you can’t buy at the store. You have to make it yourself.
- Zen? More like Den! Am I right?
- When your zen is so contagious that everyone around you starts to relax, too.
- Be the Zen you want to see in the world.
- I wish my name was Zen so I could tell people to stop talking to me, “I’m not Zen with you.”
- The key to happiness is being Zen with wherever you are. Literally.
- How many Zen masters does it take to screw in a lightbulb? None, because there is no lightbulb; only darkness and illusion.
- I’m so zen, you guys.
- When you’re so deep in thought that you completely forget how to speak English.
- You can zen me all night long, baby.
- I’d love to zen you, but I have to run!
- Zen has a nice ring to it.
- Zen is just a phase I’m going through right now.
- Zen is my middle name.
- I’m so zen right now—like, super zen-ny.
- It’s time to zen and shine!
- Zen is my favorite software to use.
- In a previous life, I was a zen master.
- Zen is not that hard to learn.
- Zen is a lot like tofu. It’s not that it’s bad, but if you don’t know what to do with it, it can be kind of bland.
- When someone tries to snap you out of your zen moment.
- I’m so zen, I make the Dalai Lama look stressed out.
- If you’ve ever seen a picture of the Dalai Lama, you’ve probably seen me in the background looking on serenely and knowing I could teach him a thing or two about meditation if he asked me.
- I am still finding my way.
- When the sunlight just hits your face at the perfect angle, and all is right with the world because of it.
- This is the same as every other day, except it’s different because today is today.
- The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it.
- What we see depends mainly on what we look for.
- The truth is not always beautiful, nor beautiful words the truth.
- Sometimes you just gotta roll with it.
- When you get so much done in a day that even your shadow is impressed.
- Peace, love, and contentment are just around the corner.
- Happiness is only real when shared.
- The tide rolls in, the tide rolls out… and then it does it again!
- It’s easy to be a dog in a world of cats.
- I know that I don’t know nothing.
- Look at the stars, look how they shine for you!
Short Zen Quotes
If you want to turn your life into a serene and peaceful place where you don’t have to deal with all the drama that’s happening around you, then it’s time to get a little bit of Zen in your life.
Zen is a philosophy that was created in Japan that teaches people how to live their lives peacefully and harmoniously. The idea behind this philosophy is that there are no limits or boundaries in our lives; everything is possible and we can create whatever we want!
They say that silence is golden, and that’s the vibe we’re going for. Whether you’re meditating on a mountaintop, or just breathing through your fear of heights as you sit in rush-hour traffic, these short zen quotes are sure to help you achieve the perfect state of peace and tranquility.
- To speak without effort is Zen.
- Relax. You’re doing just fine.
- Life is uncertain so be kind.
- Don’t take life personally.
- Unlimited possibilities.
- Silence is an answer too.
- The river is always flowing.
- Out of clutter find simplicity.
- You are a hurricane of calm.
- Breathe. You are alive.
- You are the universe.
- Life goes on, with or without me.
- Make time for fun and friends!
- Still waters run deep.
- Life is crazy wonderful, so laugh often.
- Never apologize for putting yourself first.
- What’s meant for me will not pass me by.
- Don’t let anyone dull your sparkle.
- Chill vibes only.
- Life is both a blessing and a challenge.
- Let go or be dragged.
- It’s never too late to start over.
- Life is what you make it.
- It’s okay to not be okay sometimes.
- Breathe in, breathe out.
- Wherever you are, be there totally.
- It’s all about perspective.
- Only when we know to stop, do we begin to move again
- Zen is offering help even before the other person asks for it
- When you seek it, you cannot find it
- Zen is letting go of what you have in order to get what you want
- The world is its own magic.
- Zen in itself is simply the direct expression of living.
Conclusion
Well, that’s a wrap! I hope you’ve enjoyed this deep dive into the world of zen captions, and have come away with some inspiration for your next caption. As they, you can never have too much beauty in your life.
Hopefully, this post has helped you to be more mindful of how your captions can help you build a stronger connection with your audience. Whether you’re looking to grow your business or just connect with friends and family, writing in a way that makes people feel like they know who you are is the best way to do it.
Wishing you peace and positivity today and always! May your Instagram selfies be filled with serenity!
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