Zen Benefiel joins the "Are You Being Present?" podcast as a guest host with Paul Kerzner.  Zen is an author, minister, facilitator and "possibilities coagulator" who has years of experience working within the mindfulness arena.

The title of this podcast is "What's Your Presence Process?"  Learning and working on presence requires a fluid methodology that is developed and improved throughout life.   Both Zen and Paul delve into a deep discussion where they explore their own perspectives and perceptions of the present moment. 

During the podcast Zen discusses how he grew up as empathic and having to learn how to be present and navigate the world without taking on other people's feelings.  He shared the need to find a place that he could differentiate himself as there was a tendency to take on emotions that weren't his own.  There are many people who are also empathic that will find this part of the podcast useful and relatable.  

One interesting subject that Zen and Paul explore was communication and the effect is has on being present.  Often times there is a considerable amount of projection taking place and this can be due to the fact that people will hear different things based on their own subjective interpretations.  Having clarity, speaking with intention and being open is a key component of a successful presence process.

The Presence Projects thanks Zen for joining the podcast and looks forward to having him return soon for a follow up.  If you'd like to learn more or contact Zen Benefiel please visit his website: http://zenbenefiel.com/