Tag: freedom
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Say Anything? Say Nothing—Say Everything: It’s Not-Not Zen #001
Played by John Cusack, Lloyd Dobler is a walking contradiction: still, emotional, unpredictable—and somehow timeless. Read time: 3 minutes. Lloyd Dobler doesn’t want to buy anything, sell anything, or process anything.He just wants to be here. Now. With her. Meanwhile, the rest of Say Anything is full of people tangled in their own identity loops and trying to…
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Wake ’n Break: Zen Drop 012
Wake up with purpose. Read time under 1 minute. Wake up—and remember to forget. For one fleeting moment, everything is yesterday’s news—if you let it be.Anti-ritual is clarity. Catch the first thought before it settles.Break the rhythm before it starts.Steal your own thunder. Daybreak? Break something else while you’re at it.The alarm clock isn’t just…
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Every Ping Is Every Ping: Zen Drop 010
Read time under a minute. You’re not overwhelmed.You’re overconnected.Too many signals. Each ping deceives.Each ping invites.Every ping:the trap and the trail. Stillness isn’t silence.It’s signal clarity. Go wireless.Discord.Get connected. Explore More: There are many ways to gain more signal clarity. Try this mindful listening game for starters.
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Zen Drop 009: Start Zen Revolution Redux
Read time about 1 minute What’s this nonsense—StartZenRevolution?Is this for real, or is it a joke?Some kind of meme in pseudo-meditation… or a cynical slogan smuggling stillness?Which do you dismiss? Lost at sea in a promotional barrage of instant gratification, capitalism offers us an unspoken product line: Forgetfulness. The world sells you comfort. But something real…
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Silliness: The Wisdom And Presence Of Playfulness
Lately I have been hearing a song by Elaine Stritch in a car commercial. Perhaps you have heard it too, as it is hard to ignore in its striking playfulness. The song is “Are You Having Any Fun?” Its lyrics are loaded with common sense wisdom. It asks, “Are you having any fun… laughs?” It…
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Wu Wei: Self-reliance As Radical Liberation
Wu wei is a prevalent and important Taoist concept. Wu wei can be defined as non-action, effortless action, or action through inaction. It is possible that you have come across this concept before. So, with that in mind, let’s explore a bit of a different take on this idea and consider it within the context of…
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Unconditional Trust: A Leaping Embrace Into Uncertainty
Today we are going to explore the being/becoming paradox of the present moment more deeply. To do so, we will need to recall the lessons contained within the paradox of simplicity and complexity. The goal is clear. In learning to increasingly invite presence into our lives, we also invite an unconditional trust along with it.…
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Abundance: Receiving Life In The Face of Unrestful Distress
Today we are going to take a sidebar away from our discussion regarding blocked energy. It has been a trying week for many. I’m sure many of us could use a bit of a boost. With that in mind, let’s get some perspective by focusing on the beauty and the bounty of abundance. Life, meaning…
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Blocked Energy: The Birth of Unfinished Business
The teachings often speak about the benefits of remaining open and accepting of everything that life throws our way. We should learn to let go and not cling to anything. The teachings also tell us that, rather than trying to become a more open and accepting person, there are certain methods or practices that we…
