ToddsZen Podcast

Welcome to the ToddsZen Podcast.. I’m Todd—a 40-year Zen and martial arts enthusiast and practitioner. My mission is simply to share my personal Zen journey with others, and help as many people as I can be their best Self. Join me on my continuing 40-year Zen journey. Discovering beautiful people, methods, cultures, and life changing beliefs. Let me help guide you on your quest—to help you discover your best Self.

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Relationships

Some thoughts on what's important about relationships—especially for teenagers!

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The tricky innkeeper story

ToddsZen 25: The tricky innkeeper story

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Releasing the Us vs. Them Mentality

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Releasing Goals and Living for Today

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Basics of Judaism

Here’s a simple introduction to Judaism

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Basics of Hinduism

Here’s a simple introduction to Hinduism

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Basics of Christianity

Here’s a simple introduction to Christianity

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Basics of Buddism

Here’s a simple introduction to Buddism

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Being in Awe!

We forget how easy it is and how effective appreciation and being in awe can change our world

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Basics of Patience

It even takes patience to listen to this podcast! Here are some simple tips…

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Lifting heavy things builds muscle

It’s not just bodily muscle that gains strength by heavy lifting

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Basics of wellness and nutrition

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A very basic but effective 2 minute sitting meditation

You can do this simple meditation anywhere in 2 minutes

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How to know when your spirit is hungry

Just like when you are hungry for food, or thirsty for water—your spirit gives you “hunger pains” also!

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Who we really are

An important teaching that we are the one who knows—the observer

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What is Qi (chee)?

Qi. (Def): In traditional Chinese culture, qi, (pronounced “chee”) also called ki is believed to be a vital force forming part of any living entity. Literally meaning "vapor", "air", or "breath", the word qi is often translated as "vital energy", "vital force", "material energy", or simply as "energy.”

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Live from a place of love not fear

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The skill of doing nothing

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Spiritual starvation and nourishment can set you free

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Trusting your gut and listening to the signals

Trusting your gut and listening to the signals can really shape your life.