Pig, Loss, and the Freedom of Letting Go

Discover how Pig (2021) with Nicolas Cage explores grief, ego, and attachment, and how Zen teaches us freedom through letting go. READ MORE

Your Ego is Not Your Amigo

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. READ MORE

The Selfish Side of Grief: Why We Cry for Ourselves

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 help us find peace in loss. Learn how anxious attachment, self-awareness, and letting go lead to freedom and healing. READ MORE