Jason has been actively involved in sports and martial arts since he was a kid. He has an intimate understanding of athletic injuries and dysfunctional patterns that can cause imbalance, pain, and sub-optimal performance.​Jason has a passion for helping people of all ages feel great and deeply cares for every client that he works with. His goal is to help people attain optimal health and wellness. When he isn’t working, Jason loves to read, swim, and practice martial arts.www.explorationsinhealth.comEmail: explorationsinhealth@gmail.comInstagram: @jasonbrazil_lmt

In this episode, we take a deep dive into what Zen Stoic Philosophy is all about as well as how it differs from Zen Buddhism and Stoic Philosophy. A forewarning, this episode was a bit of a rant and is also quite dense!

In this special multi-part episode, we dive into Zen Stoic Philosophy and how it can be practiced to create unshakeable inner peace in everyday life.

In this special multi-part episode, we dive into Zen Stoic Philosophy and how it can be practiced to create unshakeable inner peace in everyday life.

On this special edition week of The Zen Stoic Path, I share the story of how Zen Stoicism came to be. I discuss the death of my mother and how it inspired me to do what I do today. I go through my journey to becoming a coach and how Zen and Stoicism, revolutionized how I served my clients. Lastly, I share my deepest regrets and shameful experiences that ultimately led to the lessons that became Zen Stoic Philosophy.

Trusting yourself and being self-sufficient are not mutually exclusive from asking for help. But there is a big difference between being someone who asks for help because you’ve become dependent on others for validation, and someone who does their part and recognizes where they need help.Imagine a world where people were self-sufficient AND embraced the interconnectedness of humanity.There is great value in being aware of where your strengths and weaknesses are. It shows you where you can help and illuminates where you can give someone else the opportunity to help.“Don’t be ashamed of needing help. You have a duty to fulfill just like a soldier on the wall of battle. So what if you are injured and can’t climb up without another soldier’s help?” - Marcus Aurelius

Zen’s style of action is to enter everything wholeheartedly without having to keep an eye on itself. This is what it is to have trust.There is great value in believing in yourself. If you cannot trust yourself, you cannot really trust anyone.Trusting yourself is not necessarily for the faint of heart. Those courageous enough to do so create a very fulfilling and meaningful life because they become sincere in their expression rather than living in a delusion of performance trying to appease everyone around them. It can be difficult and feel foggy at times. Remember to just breathe and listen to what you’re feeling in the moment. When you have emotions come up, ask them what they’re trying to tell you. Trying to get rid of them is an expression of distrust towards yourself and removes your sense of autonomy. Remember if you’re going to say yes to an opportunity. Make sure you’re saying yes to yourself first.

When you are mindful about your own balance in life, you reduce the chance of your mess falling into someone else’s path.Being self-sufficient allows you a greater capability to help others, as you can’t pour water from an empty pitcher.The most valuable investment you could make is in yourself. You only experience life through your own perception. You’re of little use to the world if you do not develop yourself towards your potential. 

In this episode, I interview one of my oldest childhood friends, Danny Frank. Danny has been on the spiritual path for over a decade and shares with us a wealth of knowledge that will help to illuminate the path.

 Pay attention to the problems in life that stir up unpleasant emotions within you! This is where your purpose can be uncovered. Unpleasant feelings are most abundant in raw material for creativity! They point us in the direction of solving problems in a unique way that may eventually become valuable to others.Pay attention to the activities that feel like play or feel effortless to you.Fall in love with the process. Orient passion and purpose around a process you feel strong and fulfilled in. Obsessing about the outcome of your passion or purpose will only cause you to become lost.Love your path! All of it, the good, the bad, pleasant, and unpleasant. It is the path you chose. You must play the hand of cards life gave you. You don’t play any better by looking at the cards of others or wishing your cards were different. You play best when you don’t just play your cards, but love and embrace the hand you got!