The Dharma of Being a Guy Who Wasn’t Ready | Zen, Grief, and Spiritual LeadershipIn this deeply personal Dharma talk, I reflect on my journey of not being ready — and how Zen meets us exactly where we are. From the formation of our Sangha in 2013 to the grief of losing my dear friend and co-founder, this story explores how life, loss, and presence shape authentic spiritual leadership.Zen doesn’t ask for perfection. It asks for presence.It’s not about managing stress, fixing problems, or having all the answers. It’s about sitting inside the mess of being human — grief, fear, uncertainty — and staying. That staying is the practice. That is the Dharma.If you’ve ever felt unprepared to lead, to teach, or even to simply show up for your own life, this talk is for you.🧘‍♂️ Topics Covered:What Zen really teaches about readiness and leadershipGrief, loss, and spiritual practiceThe hum beneath the hum: finding stillness withinPresence as the core of Zen and DharmaHow to lead without performing🌄 About This Channel:Here we explore Zen Buddhism, spiritual leadership, grief work, mindfulness, and staying human inside life’s hardest moments. No perfection. No performance. Just presence.👉 Subscribe for more Dharma talks on Zen, mindfulness, grief, and spiritual practice.http://www.elfchurch.com #Zen #DharmaTalk #Mindfulness #Grief #SpiritualLeadership #Presence #Meditation #Buddhism #ZenBuddhism #AuthenticLeadership #Healing #SpiritualJourney #BeingHuman #NonDuality