ZC 2126: Tricycle Week - Winter Light: Old age Brings an Intensity of Experience by Douglas Penick
Release Date: 09/15/2025
ZC 2126: Tricycle Week - Winter Light: Old age Brings an Intensity of Experience by Douglas Penick
Zen Commuter
While I don’t know the exact demographic of Zen Commuter listeners, I have confidence in saying that many of you are my chronological peers. To that end, today’s article from Tricycle will resonate with you as well. Even though I don’t fully embrace all the sentiments of the article, it did resonate on the major points. What is the obfuscated topic for today? Aging. Come listen. THANKS FOR LISTENING! Become a Super-Fan of the Show If this conversation inspired you, please share it using the social media buttons on the page. Be a part of the show! 🎙 Send me a voice message: ...
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ZC 2125: Tricycle Week: Blind Passions: Seeing What Holds Us Back
Zen Commuter
In this episode of Zen Commuter, I read Mark Unno’s essay “Blind Passions,” a powerful reflection on how unseen desires shape our lives and our practice. Together, we’ll explore how passion can cloud our vision, but also how, when understood, it can become a doorway to deeper awareness and compassion. THANKS FOR LISTENING! Become a Super-Fan of the Show If this conversation inspired you, please share it using the social media buttons on the page. Be a part of the show! 🎙 Send me a voice message: 📧 Email: 📱 Instagram: 🐦 Twitter: 📘 Facebook: Subscribe: | ...
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ZC 2124: Tricycle Week, Autumn Edition - Non-Self Storage by Christopher Rivas
Zen Commuter
While the days have yet to capture that wonderfully crisp Autumn breeze, my mailbox tells me that it is indeed Fall. Well, at least it’s on its way; as evidenced by the latest edition of Tricycle Magazine. Without checking the author first, I selected the article that piqued my interest the most. What a wonderful surprise to know it was a familiar name, Christopher Rivas. He is a writer, actor, podcaster and most importantly, a genuinely kind and loving person. His article about holding on to things (at the least), is a wonderful reminder to rethink how we view collecting. THANKS FOR...
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ZC 2123: Easing a Cancer Journey with Steve Olsen
Zen Commuter
In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Steve Olsen, a retired dentist who shares his powerful journey of healing and resilience. After facing a life-altering cancer diagnosis, Steve turned to meditation and the neuroacoustic app nuCalm as vital tools in his recovery. His story is a testament to the power of inner calm, mindset, and the body’s ability to heal when supported by intention and presence. Whether you're navigating your own health challenges or simply looking to deepen your meditation practice, Steve's experience offers valuable insight and encouragement. Topics Discussed: ...
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ZC 2122: Under Open Skies: How to Meditate Outside
Zen Commuter
In today’s episode of Zen Commuter, we take our practice beyond four walls and into the wide embrace of nature. Meditating outside offers a unique opportunity to reconnect—not just with the present moment, but with the world around us. Whether it’s a quiet park bench, a forest trail, or your own backyard, outdoor meditation invites you to soften your senses, anchor your awareness, and find peace in the rhythm of the natural world. I’ll share how to begin, what to notice, and how to embrace whatever sounds or sensations arise—yes, even the distractions. 🔹 In This Episode, You’ll...
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ZC 2121: Knowing the Voice of Your Higher Self
Zen Commuter
Inside all of us are many voices. Some uplift us, others cast doubt. How can we tell which one is our true guide? Today’s episode helps you learn to distinguish the voice of your higher self from the more reactive inner dialogue. Through body awareness and subtle cues in language, we’ll uncover how to better trust your wisest self. What we’ll cover: Words like “should,” “can’t,” and “always” as markers of inner chatter How your body responds differently to truth vs. fear Meditation as a tuning fork to clarify inner guidance THANKS FOR LISTENING! Become a Super-Fan...
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ZC 2120: Mobile Mindfulness Studio: Meditating in Your Car
Zen Commuter
Many people feel like they don’t have time to meditate, especially during a busy commute. But what if that commute became part of your practice? Today on Zen Commuter, we’ll talk about how to use your car as a space for mindfulness. While safety must always be the priority, there are ways to incorporate stillness and presence even while driving. Whether you’re parked or driving, there are ways to become still. What we’ll cover: When it’s safe and not safe to engage in meditative techniques while in your car 3 important things to note when meditating in your parked car Turning...
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ZC 2119: Divine Flow and Feminine Energy with Lillian Savoie
Zen Commuter
In today’s inspiring episode of Zen Commuter, I sit down with Lillian Savoie, intuitive healer, spiritual teacher, and author of Fill Your Soul the Feminine Way. Together, we explore how tuning into divine feminine energy can help you move from striving to flowing—creating a more peaceful, purposeful life. Lillian shares her journey from corporate stress to spiritual awakening, and how learning to trust her intuition transformed her life. We dive into the wisdom behind balancing masculine and feminine energies, the importance of daily rituals, and how presence and intention can open the...
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ZC 2118: A Family, Maybe: Zen, Identity, and the Stories That Shape Us
Zen Commuter
On today’s episode of Zen Commuter, I sit down with Lane Igoudin, author of A Family, Maybe—a beautiful, nuanced memoir about identity, belonging, and the shape-shifting nature of family. Our conversation moves between personal reflection and practical insight, touching on Lane’s writing process, the complexities of chosen family, and how Zen meditation helped guide him through periods of uncertainty and transformation. This isn’t just a conversation about a book—it’s about learning how to sit with life’s open questions with presence, curiosity, and grace. What You’ll Learn: ...
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ZC 2117: Tricycle Week: Making Life Your Practice by Ken McLeod
Zen Commuter
On Day Five of our special Tricycle Week, we explore the article "Making Life Your Practice" by Ken McLeod—a deeply practical and inspiring reminder that spiritual growth doesn’t just happen on the cushion. This piece reframes our everyday experiences—both the mundane and the messy—as the very terrain of awakening. In today’s episode, I reflect on McLeod’s powerful encouragement to drop the divide between “practice time” and “real life.” Whether we’re standing in line, facing conflict, or simply washing dishes, every moment holds the potential to wake us up. When we bring...
info_outlineWhile I don’t know the exact demographic of Zen Commuter listeners, I have confidence in saying that many of you are my chronological peers. To that end, today’s article from Tricycle will resonate with you as well. Even though I don’t fully embrace all the sentiments of the article, it did resonate on the major points. What is the obfuscated topic for today? Aging. Come listen.
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