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The attention economy is loud. I’m practicing silence. Essay here:
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The Noise We Mistake for Living - Zennado
We’ve mistaken noise for life, endless pings, opinions, and mirrors that reflect a performance instead of the person. This essay invites a return to silence: a minute of stillness to feel the hum bene...
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November 12, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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The first breath of awareness comes quietly.

It’s not something to earn or force, it’s something you remember.

✨ Read the new piece: The First Breath of Awareness
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First Breath of Awareness - Zennado
Between each breath lies a moment of stillness, not empty, but full of life. Awareness begins not as an achievement, but as a quiet noticing.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:08 AM
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I'm working on the next post this evening, which will be available some time tomorrow. This week's topic is how to become more aware of life and all its wonder. We will notice the happening of the universe around us and enjoy them.
November 5, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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We wear masks every day, at work, in conversation, even in silence.
Awakening begins the moment you notice you’re wearing one.

Read: The Performance of Personality

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#Zen #Awareness #Authenticity #Zennado
The Performance of Personality - Zennado
Discover how we perform identities every day, at work, in friendships, and even in solitude. Learn how awareness, observation, and stillness reveal who you are beneath the masks.
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October 29, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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We spend so much energy trying to belong that we forget what it feels like to simply be.

You were never meant to fit perfectly into anyone’s mold — you’re meant to expand beyond them.

✨ New post: It’s OK to Not Fit In
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#ZenMindset #Authenticity #MindfulLiving #Zennado
It's OK To Not Fit In - Zennado
Discover how to release the need for approval and find belonging through authenticity. A Zen-inspired reflection on individuality and peace.
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October 22, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Every small shift carries you somewhere new.

The latest post on Zennado explores how the Butterfly Effect mirrors Zen philosophy, how to surrender, let go, and flow with life’s changes.

🦋 Read it here:
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The Butterfly Effect and Zen: How to Flow with Life’s Constant Change - Zennado
Change often feels chaotic, but every small shift carries you toward something larger. Learn to surrender, breathe, and trust the unseen wings guiding you forward.
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October 13, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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What if life needs no purpose?

Letting go of the need to mean something can be the most freeing act.

New on Zennado: No Purpose, No Problem

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#PresentMoment #LettingGo
No Purpose, No Problem: Why the Moment Is Enough - Zennado
Life isn’t about purpose or legacy, it’s about presence. Discover why letting go of ‘purpose’ frees us to live fully in the moment.
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October 1, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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Working on my second novel, scheduled to release in 2026. A new blog post on www.zennado.com will be uploaded tomorrow.
Zennado Find Stillness in Motion
Find Stillness in Motion
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September 30, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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Zoey is ready for fall #fallvibe
Black lab dog in fall bandana, sitting down
September 24, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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Loss isn’t just about what we lose, it’s about what we can’t let go of. Nicolas Cage’s Pig (2021) shows us the Zen of abandoning ego and finding freedom in impermanence.

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Pig, Loss, and the Freedom of Letting Go - Zennado
Discover how Pig (2021) with Nicolas Cage explores grief, ego, and attachment, and how Zen teaches us freedom through letting go.
https://zennado.com/2025/09/18/pig-loss-and-the-freedom-of-letting-go/”
September 18, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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Fasting is more than skipping meals, it’s mindfulness, balance, and gratitude.

Discover how Zen and science meet at the table: zennado.com/2025/09/09/fasting-and-mindful-eating

#ZenLiving #MindfulEating #Fasting
Fasting and Mindful Eating - Zennado
Fasting is more than just skipping meals, it’s a practice in balance, awareness, and gratitude. Over the past six years, intermittent fasting has helped me regulate my energy, calm my mind, and deepen...
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September 9, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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Vacation is almost over, back to work tomorrow. I took a week away from the blog and will be back this week with an interesting post, so stay tuned. Also, I'm still working on the YouTube launch. I'm not as apt with video editing software as I am with writing, so it's taking me longer.
September 7, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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In Zen, the ego is not our true self, it’s an illusion we cling to.
Freedom begins when we loosen that grip and live connected to everything around us. #Zen #Mindfulness #Philosophy #Ego #Buddhism

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Your Ego is Not Your Amigo - Zennado
Discover how Zen views the ego as an illusion, contrast it with Freud’s model, and learn daily practices to live freely and more connected.
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August 28, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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Must be really attractive.
August 23, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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Faith, hypocrisy, and balance—three forces that shape how we practice religion and how we reconcile belief with behavior. When our actions don’t align with our values, we feel the strain of cognitive dissonance.

Discover how embracing balance can bring inner peace:
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Faith, Hypocrisy, and Balance: Understanding the Tension Within Religion - Zennado
Religion can inspire community, morality, and purpose, but it can also create hypocrisy and inner conflict. This post explores how cognitive dissonance arises when belief and behavior clash, why balan...
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August 20, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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Change is the only constant. You can’t stop it, but you can choose how you respond to it. Let go of control, embrace the unknown, and see how life transforms. #Mindset #PersonalGrowth #Change

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Comfortable Being Uncomfortable: How to Grow With Change - Zennado
Change is the constant force shaping our world, from the smallest atomic vibrations to the grand evolution of life itself. By embracing change rather than resisting it, we can transform challenges int...
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August 12, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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Grief feels selfless, but often it's not.

We cry because we're still here. Because we're lonely. Because something inside us is missing now.

New on Zennado: The Selfish Side of Grief

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The Selfish Side of Grief: Why We Cry for Ourselves - Zennado
Explore the emotional truth behind grief and attachment through a Zen lens. This post dives into why we cry when someone dies, not for them, but for ourselves, and how meditation and mindfulness can h...
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August 4, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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What gives me the authority to write about meditation and zen-philosophy? I discuss this topic on our weekly blog post. As always, all written content is free for all users. Visit our ad-free blog to learn more.

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What Gives Me Authority? - Zennado
Who gives authority to writers? I believe insight is earned through learning and sharing. This space is for open dialogue and exploration. Let’s grow together.
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July 30, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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Such lovely colors blooming
July 28, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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I was inspired by my hens the other day, so this week's blog post is centered around them, my chickens, and how we can connect with our food in different ways.

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Raising Chickens - Give and Take - Zennado
What if your food did more than just fill you up, what if it actually healed you? In this post, I discuss how homesteading and home cooking have transformed the way I think about wellness. From baking...
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July 24, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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Baby chicks from the spring are almost mature. Hopefully get some eggs soon. Probably going to make a nice quiche first
July 21, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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New blog post uploaded 7/15/25

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Life Grows From The Universe - Zennado
I believe that the Universe is alive, just like everything else in this natural world, and we grow out from it and alongside it.
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July 17, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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Zennado Find Stillness in Motion
Find Stillness in Motion
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July 17, 2025 at 12:33 PM