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#8 Zenecist Chronicles | Reawakening: A Lesson From The Forest | The Art of Getting Back Up | Victoria Safford: The Moment of Magic

Author
Thomas Lanen
Published
Mon 23 Dec 2024
Episode Link
https://rss.com/podcasts/zenecist-chronicles-stories-about-what-young-people-can-expect-as-they-become-older-adults/1814504

In this uplifting episode of Zenecist Chronicles, Tom Lanen shares his recent struggles and the rejuvenation he found through Unitarian Universalist communities. He recounts his experiences, explores the therapeutic practice of spending time in nature and the Japanese practice of Shrinrin-Yoko, and reflects on his ongoing battles with personal challenges, including divorce and addictions. Tom also discusses the importance of gratitude, courage, and serenity in overcoming life's difficulties. The episode concludes with a reading of Victoria Safford’s poem, 'The Moment of Magic,' offering a message of hope, joy and peace.

00:00 Welcome

00:47 Discovering Community

03:33 Reflections on Personal Struggles

06:39 Embracing Change

09:41 The Power of Courage and Serenity

13:54 A Moment of Magic by Victoria Safford: A Reading

16:06 Thank you for your support with the Zenecist GoFundMe page

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