ToddsZen Podcast
Welcome to the ToddsZen Podcast.. I’m Todd—a 40-year Zen and martial arts enthusiast and practitioner. My mission is simply to share my personal Zen journey with others, and help as many people as I can be their best Self. Join me on my continuing 40-year Zen journey. Discovering beautiful people, methods, cultures, and life changing beliefs. Let me help guide you on your quest—to help you discover your best Self.
156. Faith, Spirit, and Humanity: A Visual Reflection on World Beliefs
Across the world, human beings have created countless spiritual and religious traditions — each shaped by culture, land, history, and lived experience.
This short visual reflection offers a gentle overview of several of those traditions, including Aboriginal, African, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Islamic, Jewish, Native American, and Shinto perspectives. It is not meant to explain everything, nor could it. There are many traditions not shown here, and they are equally meaningful and worthy of respect.
At their core, these paths share something simple and powerful:
reverence for life, belief in something greater than the individual self, and a call toward kindness, responsibility, and care for one another.
In a time marked by division and violence, this video is an invitation to pause — to remember that behind every belief system is a human being seeking meaning, connection, and a good life.
You don’t have to agree with every tradition.
You don’t have to follow any particular path.
But if we practiced the goodness these traditions teach — compassion, humility, respect, and love — the world would feel very different. And so would our lives.
This video is offered simply as food for thought, reflection, and shared humanity.
#SharedHumanity #WorldReligions #SpiritualWisdom #UnityInDiversity #FaithInHumanity
155. When doubt comes in after a decision
Made a big decision and now wondering if you chose wrong? You're not alone. In this episode, we tackle the phenomenon of post-decision doubt—that unsettling feeling that shows up right when you need conviction most. Learn to distinguish between useful reflection and destructive second-guessing, and discover strategies to move forward with peace of mind, even when certainty feels out of reach.
154. It's important to move your mind like you move your body
We all know the benefits of physical exercise, but when's the last time you gave your mind a real workout? In this episode, we dive into practical ways to keep your thinking nimble, challenge your assumptions, and build the mental flexibility that helps you adapt, grow, and thrive. Learn how to make mental movement a daily practice, not just an occasional event.
153. Where the word Zen came from
The word “Zen” gets used everywhere — usually incorrectly.
In this video, I explain what the word Zen actually means, where it comes from, and what it was originally pointing toward. This isn’t academic history — it’s practical clarity so you don’t get lost in labels or spiritual hype.
Zen isn’t a vibe. It’s not a mood. And it’s definitely not about pretending everything is calm.
It’s about direct experience, awareness, and living awake in ordinary life.
If you want Zen explained without fluff, this is for you.
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https://www.toddszen.com
152. What is zen quick overview
Zen is often misunderstood, overcomplicated, or romanticized.
In this episode, I offer a clear, grounded introduction to Zen for beginners — what it actually is, where it comes from, and why it’s still relevant for modern life. This isn’t about belief systems or chasing enlightenment as an idea. It’s about experience, simplicity, and learning how to be fully present in your own life.
This episode sets the foundation for how I teach Zen: practical, embodied, and accessible for regular people who want clarity, calm, and depth without dogma.
To go deeper into simple Zen practice, movement, and self-mastery, visit
https://www.toddszen.com
151. Choosing Love Instead of Fear
Loving starts with the self. The REAL Self. Who you really are. Though we can cloud ourselves from receiving our divine love when we choose fear, we can always choose again to bring love into our lives. Notice each day or each moment whether you are choosing to live in fear or love. Just watch that.