E13 - Here today, gone tomorrow - The essential power of Impermanence

With the winds of change perpetually sweeping through our lives, it's essential to ground ourselves in the now, and what better way to cultivate this practice than through the wisdom of Zen? Our most recent episode is a contemplative journey through the transient nature of existence.00:00 Buddhist teaching: impermanence shapes life's experiences.06:41 Mind constantly fixating and resisting, learn to dissolve.09:03 Impermanence causes suffering and brings release and relief.13:15 Impermanence leads to hope and faith.16:26 Endurance and mindfulness make life more interesting.19:23 Children grasp impermanence acutely, unlike adults.22:39 Reflecting on the inevitability of illness and death.24:49 Death brings wisdom, gratitude, and appreciation for life.29:26 Practical wisdom for resolving company issues effectively.33:31 Suggest checking out the excellent Bardo of work.35:38 Reflecting on past helps prepare for future.39:51 Disappointed about losing soccer tournament penalty kick.Game of Zen linksApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-game-of-zen/id1700988890Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2bjnPE66RC1bCL6h7i68jt?si=184f256fd76342e3&nd=1Podcast Landing Page: https://game-of-zen.captivate.fm/You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMJ2A-vZkd5ba7bW_8KNFgdkXiSfQh_xvPaul AgostinelliZen@Work: https://www.zenatwork.org/Zen@Work Today: https://zenatwork.substack.com/Email: [email protected]#GameOfZen #NobleTruths #entrepreneurship#Buddhism #Mindfulness #Zen #Concentration #Buddha