aka Zenbow: Finding My Balance with Spock and Zen
I’ve always admired the Star Trek character of the Vulcan named Spock and his calm, logical approach to life. He doesn’t let emotions rule him, but he doesn’t deny them either—they’re just part of the equation. That feels a lot like Zen to me: staying grounded, present, and letting things be what they are without overreacting. Life throws a lot at us, but there’s something powerful about finding balance—where you can think clearly, act calmly, and still stay true to yourself. I am lacking these and am out of practice.
That’s why I’m re-starting something, a practice I’m calling “Zenbow.” It’s my way of blending Spock’s logical clarity with the peaceful awareness of Zen. Maybe it’s taking a quiet moment to breathe before making a tough decision or finding simple joy in the rhythm of daily life. Perhaps it is how I manage stress and…traffic. Whatever it looks like, Zenbow will remind me to stay steady, centered, and open to whatever comes my way. It’s not perfection—it’s progress, one calm, logical step at a time.
Zenbow = Brilliant
Seeking personal balance of emotion and responses are a worthy pursuit. Every new day brings inevitable challenges and is an opportunity to practice and become the person we hope to be.
Today’s the day that I do better.