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An Elusive Unity
Bob Caron suggests that Zen may have an approach to that elusive "unity" some in the US are seeking.
Reflections on Holidays, and the Year, Past
Andy Robins compares the uncertain lives of childhood visitors with the past year, and reminds us to connect with compassion.
Seeking Perfection: Steve Jobs, Mu, Ma and Zen
Andy Robins explores something quite removed from the news of the day.
Embodied Leadership: A Cure For What Ails Us?
Emboded leadership is showing the way to do the inner work that enables more successful, systemic outer work.
Radical Zen Leadership
Rebecca Ryan reflects on radicalization and how it has freed her in many ways.
The Zen Of Leadership – And How It Can Save You In These Wild Times
Three waves of resilience and how to start building them for these wild times.
How Are You? And 3 Truths Behind Your Answer
Ginny Whitelaw reflects on these times and the 3 facts of resonance that shape how are are - both in how we feel and how we act.
Playground Leadership: In The Age Of Bully Leaders, Where Is Our Mandela?
Andy Robins wonders about world leaders and ponders Nelson Mandela's courage.
The Upper Right Hand Corner
Rebecca Ryan on how Zen Leaders keep their people from freaking out.
Three “Downs” to be Up for These Times
Ginny Whitelaw talks about the revelations of our tumultuous times and shares ways to be "up" for the tasks at hand.
On the Road
Andy Robins shares what he's learned living out of the back of a Transit Van as he and his family travel England in the pandemic summer.
My True Names - George Floyd, Derek Chauvin
Rebecca Krantz shares her reflections on the Black Lives Matter movement.
The Heart of a New Social Contract
Ginny Whitelaw reflects on the injustice of our current social contract and the urgent need for a new one.
Brave New World
Andy Robins explores expansion and contraction that is felt around the world.
Women's History Month: Think About, Celebrate a Strong Woman
Adrienne Hampton reflects on Women's History Month and a strong woman in her life.
Life Hurts...There Is No Avoiding It
Andy Robins reminds us that pain is a part of life. The Zen Leader reminds us that the first step is to transform the energy.
Wonderfully Wonky by Design
Here, and in coming articles, Jen Ayres reflects on her experience in ZL1 in the French Alps.
A Backflip Into The Unknown
Jen Ayres reflects on the overwhelming uncertainty in the UK and life in general. Seeking clarity, she turns to Zen practice and receives a profound reminder from Ginny Whitelaw that uncertainty is not a burden but an opportunity for transformation—encouraging her to embrace the unknown with presence, breath, and openness.
That's My Inner Voice?
Following her blog post last month, discussing her frustrations with maintaining a regular meditation practice, Jen Ayres has been getting to know her inner critic - with a little help from the brilliant Michael Singer.