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Reflections
Writings and reflections on Zen practice, contemplative Judaism, and simply showing up.


Before God, After God—"One Continuous Mistake"!
When we wrestle with our adversary, we befriend the stranger. When we befriend the stranger, we fall in love with the stranger. When we fall in love with the stranger, we fall in love with life. When we fall in love with life, we lose our life. When we lose our life, we regain our life all over again.
Adam Fogel
3 hours ago5 min read


100 Tears a Day
Some days are really just plain crappy. It really can come down to just a few words of sincerity. While completely unexpected, that man taught me a very important lesson that day. This man wanted what we all want!"
Adam Fogel
4 days ago3 min read


Sukkot: Zen, Sanctuary, and the Refuge of Vulnerability
Our lives are filled with both so much goodness and joy as well as struggle and pain. No matter how hard we try – and try we do – life is simply unpredictable. At times, it may even feel like we go from one celebration and horror after another only to not know what comes next.
Adam Fogel
Sep 305 min read
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