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Escape from Zombieland, Koshin Paley Ellison

Jul 24, 2019

Koshin Paley Ellison, a Zen teacher and psychotherapist, discusses the growing issue of social isolation in our digital age, coining the term 'Zombieland' for our disconnected existence. He shares insights on fostering genuine relationships and the vital role of intimacy and vulnerability in our lives. Through unique exercises, he encourages deeper connections, while emphasizing meditation as a tool for emotional resilience. The conversation explores the significance of presence and compassion, providing practical advice for living life wholeheartedly.

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Episode notes

Intro

3min

Disconnected in Zombieland

21min

Exploring Intimacy and Vulnerability

23min

Finding Intimacy Through Staring and Meditation

4min

Grounding in the Hara: A Journey of Compassion

27min

Embracing Intimacy and Spontaneity in Life

4min

Finding Balance in Mindful Awareness

4min

Balancing Mindfulness and Formal Meditation Practice

6min

Human beings are wired for social connection. Sadly, thanks in large part to the internet, mobile phones and social media, we are seeing an increase in social isolation. Zen teacher and psychotherapist Koshin Paley Ellison refers to this diminishing of social interaction and intimacy with other individuals as Zombieland. In our conversation, and in his book "Wholehearted: Slow Down, Help Out, Wake Up," he hopes to help others rediscover their values and discover a way to truly live life to the fullest. Plug Zone Web: https://zencare.org/ Books: Wholehearted: https://www.amazon.com/Wholehearted-Slow-Down-Help-Wake/dp/1614295255/ref=sr_1_1?crid=KDFHIQH761J0&keywords=wholehearted+slow+down%2C+help+out%2C+wake+up+by+koshin+paley+ellison&qid=1563975290&s=gateway&sprefix=wholehearted%2Caps%2C127&sr=8-1 Awake at the Bedside: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1614291195/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i1 Zencare Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/zencare-podcasts/id369948549 Instagram: @koshinpaleyellison Twitter: @koshinpaley Facebook: @koshinpaley ***VOICEMAILS*** Have a question for Dan? Leave us a voicemail: 646-883-8326

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