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Face the Wall: Zen Lessons
The goal of Zen isn’t to feel good—it’s to see clearly.
Mainstream culture often brands "Zen" as an escape into synthetic tranquility, but traditional practice—sitting in silence, facing a blank wall—is about getting into life exactly as it is. By observing the "mental weather" without distraction, we build the internal muscles required to stay present in our lives off the cushion.
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Show Notes & Resources:
- Resource: Upaya Zen Center: What is Zen?
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Every Thursday, host Cameron Conaway shares a lens that has helped him live with more clarity and courage. No hacks. Just thoughts from a business school professor, former MMA fighter, and investigative journalist trying to wring every last drop out of this wild and precious life.
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By Cameron ConawayThe goal of Zen isn’t to feel good—it’s to see clearly.
Mainstream culture often brands "Zen" as an escape into synthetic tranquility, but traditional practice—sitting in silence, facing a blank wall—is about getting into life exactly as it is. By observing the "mental weather" without distraction, we build the internal muscles required to stay present in our lives off the cushion.
Deepen your clarity with the 3-Minute Reframe newsletter.
Show Notes & Resources:
- Resource: Upaya Zen Center: What is Zen?
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Every Thursday, host Cameron Conaway shares a lens that has helped him live with more clarity and courage. No hacks. Just thoughts from a business school professor, former MMA fighter, and investigative journalist trying to wring every last drop out of this wild and precious life.