Zen Commuter

Technology has become an integral part of our lives.  It assists us in a variety of ways each day.  Yet as helpful as it is there are times when it does the exact opposite.  It steals our focus, creates stress and distances us from each other.  Most specifically, the smartphone, an excellent tool, has become a crutch and addiction that many people cannot escape from.  Many psychologists, personal development coaches and thought leaders extol the benefits of disconnecting from technology throughout the day.  Articles on the internet abound with ways to become more in harmony with your devices.

However, many of those articles don't address the underlying reasons you cannot disconnect.  On today's ZEN commuter I talk about reasons why you have difficulty unplugging and how to change that.

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Thomas Sterner is truly a jack of all trades.  He is a philosopher, singer, jazz pianist and of course author.  Regardless of profession, vocation or hobby, there is an underlying theme in all that he does.  He has, as he calls it, the observer mind.  As you will learn on today's episode we all possess such a mind and indeed life will seem less challenging once we begin to experience this observer portion of who we are.

In his book The Practicing Mind he details with anecdotes and wisdom how we can begin to see our tasks as the destination instead of seeing the goal as what to shoot for.  He details that the process of practicing changes once you change your mindset.  Subsequently he adds that the mindset of practice can be applied to any of life's challenges.

It is with considerable pleasure that I introduce Tom Sterner to ZEN commuter.

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Dani DiPirro is an author, blogger, and designer living in a suburb of Washington, DC. In 2009, she launched the website PositivelyPresent.com with the intention of sharing her insights about living a positive and present life. Dani is the author of Stay Positive, The Positively Present Guide to Life, and a variety of e-books. She is also the founder of Twenty3, a design studio focused on promoting positive, modern graphic design and illustration.

Today she and I are going to talk about the difference between happiness and positivity, how to increase your love of self and other ways to live more presently.  I am happy to welcome Dani DiPirro to ZEN commuter. 

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I have one last technical hurdle to jump before 5 Minute Mojo is its own show.  In the meantime enjoy the second episode that personalizes the thoughts about leading and following. 

Many personal development coaches come out with a host of tips to make this the best year ever.  They all have great ideas but they all assume that everyone has the same level of desire, high.  

Well, that is not the case.  That is why I want to talk about the 333 plan.  It is a way to make changes to your life based on your desire.  Come check it out.

One of the great joys of hosting ZEN commuter is the ability to meet so many amazing people.  In an effort to help you (and myself) understand that there is a calm life possible to all of us I speak with people from all walks of life.  These people all have an underlying sense of gratitude, love of life and commitment to being the best they can be.

Agnes Baker Pilgrim has lived those tenets for 91 years.  In her journeys on this planet she has amassed considerable wisdom.  The best part is, she has made it accessible to all in her book, Grandma Says: Wake up World!  In it, like today she talks about commonsense ways to live a fuller more joyful life.  I am so grateful to have met her and to have the ability to share her wisdom with the ZEN commuter audience.

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The premier episode was created to let you know what to expect of Five Minute Mojo.  This episode is the real deal.  Enjoy

ZEN commuters you have had the inside scoop on Five Minute Mojo so I am proud to share it with you before I launch it to the world.  I think of it as amped up ZEN commuter PM.  Enjoy it with my thanks.  I will give you the full details of how to subscribe once it is LIVE.

John Lee Dumas is the man behind Entrepreneur on Fire, the seven day a week podcast that has him speaking with today's most inspiring entrepreneurs.  Each day he profiles a different guest who has broken away from the mold of traditional work to create a life of meaning for themselves and the world around them.

Just like his guests, John too has created a business based on his passion, podcasting.  It doesn't stop there.  He is also passionate about a variety of charities that help make the world a better place.  That is exactly why I invited him to the show, to share what he shares with the world.

You won't want to miss this episode as I talk to him about community, goals and purpose.

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Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page.

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Happy New Year my friends.  I spent several weeks getting you ready to tackle a new year.  Today I break it down into 12 easy pieces. Come listen to the blueprint for a perfect new year.