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That's My Inner Voice?
Following her blog post last month, discussing her frustrations with maintaining a regular meditation practice, Jen Ayres has been getting to know her inner critic - with a little help from the brilliant Michael Singer.

IZL Leadership Training - Nothing Short of Exceptional
Jeremy Hurst shares his transformative experience at a Zen Leadership program, which he initially joined with skepticism but left with newfound clarity, resilience, and a deep appreciation for its impact.

Stories from the Training: Diane - Zen, Fear and the Art of Abundance
Diane Chencharick reflects on her transformative journey with IZL, describing how meditation, self-awareness, and confronting fear helped her break through creative blocks, reclaim her art, and ultimately find authenticity in both her work and life.

Stories from the Training: James
James Blachly reflects on his transformative experiences at IZL and sesshin, describing how Zen training deepened his leadership, sensory awareness, and ability to let go of ego, ultimately shaping his personal and professional life in unexpected ways.