Christopher Keevil on Finding Zen in the Ordinary

Jul 9, 2021

Christopher Keevil, an ordained Zen teacher and founder of Wellspring Consulting, shares insights from his book about finding peace in everyday moments. He emphasizes the importance of mindfulness and being present, offering meditation tips for beginners. Keevil visualizes spiritual growth as a helix, illustrating how personal development involves cycles of learning. The conversation dives into the interplay of faith and doubt in Zen practice, as well as the transformative power of kindness and confronting emotional truths for clarity.

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INSIGHT

Relational Growth

The "two wolves" parable emphasizes the importance of nurturing positive qualities through mindful choices.
It highlights the relational aspect of teaching and growth, like between grandparent and grandchild.

ADVICE

Choose the Now

Choose to be present in the current moment instead of constantly seeking something better.
Reflect on your reasons for doing things to reclaim ownership of your life.

ADVICE

Observe and Adjust

Pay attention to your daily life and observe the consequences of your choices without judgment.
Use this awareness to break free from negative patterns, like unhealthy cravings or unproductive arguments.

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Christopher Keevil is an ordained Zen teacher who has been practicing since 1991 and teaching since 1998 in the lineage of his teacher, Zen Master Bo Mun. He is also the Managing Director and founder of Wellspring Consulting and is the founder and host teacher of Garden Oak Sangha.

In this episode, Eric and Christopher discuss his book, Finding Zen in the Ordinary: Stories and Reflections

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In This Interview, Christopher Keevil and I Discuss Finding Zen in the Ordinary and …

His book, Finding Zen in the Ordinary: Stories and Reflections
Learning to live life by choosing to be here and now
Paying attention in the present moment and seeing what’s here without judgment
Meditation tips for beginners
Meditation practice is training to become present
His process of writing and finding deeper meaning
Visualizing spiritual growth as a helix that has movement and cycles
How our deeper self can move us to take action
Having both faith, doubt, and courage in life
The emotional imperative of “I am” is a mirage

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