Ep 181 One World in a New World with Kirk Rhoads

How can we cultivate mindfulness and meaningful connections in a world increasingly divided by cultural and societal differences?

In this episode of One World in a New World, Zen Benefiel welcomes Kirk Rhoads, an international advocate for mindfulness and cultural exchange, whose journey spans his time in the Peace Corps to his current role as a social media manager and board member of a Zen temple.

Kirk shares his transformative experiences working in Guatemala, where he witnessed the interplay of Western and Indigenous cultures, reflecting on the challenges and beauty of building bridges between these worlds. He delves into how these experiences shaped his perspective on harmony, connection, and respect for cultural diversity.

The conversation takes a deeper turn as Kirk discusses how Zen Meditation became a cornerstone of his life, teaching him to live mindfully and embrace the present moment. He reveals how these principles guide his work in promoting the Zen temple he serves, emphasizing the importance of bringing ancient practices to modern audiences in accessible and meaningful ways.

Zen and Kirk explore the universal values of mindfulness, compassion, and community, offering listeners practical insights on cultivating a mindful Lifestyle and fostering cross-cultural understanding. Their dialogue encourages viewers to reflect on how they, too, can find balance, purpose, and connection in a fast-paced world.

Join us for an inspiring conversation that merges mindfulness, cultural bridges, and the timeless teachings of Zen in a way that speaks to our shared humanity.

#Mindfulness #ZenMeditation #CulturalHarmony #PeaceCorps #GuatemalanCulture #MindfulLiving #ZenTemple #CrossCulturalUnderstanding #PresentMoment #Compassion #CulturalExchange #AncientPractices #ModernMindfulness #KirkRhoads #ZenBenefiel #OneWorldInANewWorld #GlobalConnections #DiversityAndInclusion #PersonalGrowth #ZenTeachings

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Zen Benefiel Possibilities Coagulator

Zen Benefiel is an accomplished author and speaker who holds Masters Degrees from the University of Phoenix in Business Administration and Organizational Development, a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and is a Certified Life Coach and Hypnotherapist through the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts.

He helped women and minority-owned businesses garner over $200,000 in micro-loans through Self Employment Loan Fund in 2003-4. He assisted an indigenous coalition in Arizona to garner attention and inclusion in the development of the Steele Indian School Park, a complete turn-around from the Indian westernization facility turned high school built in the 1890s. He managed logistics for large public events drawing over 250,000 patrons in his 30s.

He hosted over 120 television shows in the early 90s, called One World, inviting his guests to explore how we overcome fears and move toward harmony in our personal and professional environments. He also produced a four-host series of community activist shows, focusing on community activists, holistic medicine, youth empowerment, and straight talk on politics.

He has taught business plan development classes part time at the college level for five years, was a production control coordinator in the aerospace industry for five years, responsible for $7 million in monthly shipments, a high school teacher for five years, often in charge of an entire curriculum; and special event manager for ten years with ranges of 5,000 to 250,000 patrons per event. He meets challenge with style and grace as an opportunity to develop successful business and personal relationships, resulting in a highly qualified facilitator.

He currently coaches, consults and facilitates client surveys, customer service, employee involvement, partnering, team building, strategic planning and professional development.