Be Your Own Zen Master

Justin, the DIY Buddhist, explores Buddhism with a focus on building and maintaining a personal practice. His mission is simple: put something positive into the world by sharing the breadcrumb trail of his own spiritual journey. Just honest observations from the path.

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Be Your Own Zen Master

Let the Clown Walk the Dog

November 09, 2025 • The DIY Buddhist • Season 1 • Episode 3

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Sometimes the harder we try to say something meaningful, the less we have to say.
In this episode, I talk about the pressure to make my practice — and this podcast — mean something, and what happens when that pressure starts to push back.
From overthinking Zen to overcorrecting my dogs on a walk, this is a reflection on letting go of control, easing off the spring, and finding a little Dharma in the bonk.
Sometimes the best practice is to stop forcing the moment… and just let the clown walk the dog.

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