ZenLife Blog
Your Three Feet of Influence
Few people are powerful enough, persuasive, persistent, consistent, and charismatic enough to change the world all at once, but everyone has the ability to affect the three feet around them by behaving more ethically, honestly, and compassionately toward those they meet
Staying Connected in the Midst of Conflict
I think that most of us are afraid of conflict because we donʻt know how to work with it wisely. Perhaps, weʻve had unpleasant experiences that have left us confused and irritated. But there are better methods to work with conflict. One of these is outlined in Marshall Rosenbergʻs book. He suggests a language of love in which giving and receiving compassionately is our only motive. Such a language encompasses deep love - respect and empathy for yourself and the other.
Mindful Speech
used unskillfully, in minutes they can destroy trust that has been built up over years and years of friendship. To be mindful about what you say and how you listen, is an important aspect of living a Zen-inspired life.