Rob Livingston

I’m not built for the monastic life, however. I am called to the push and pull of the outside world, the warmth and chaos of children, the interesting and frustrating human relationships that comprise the business environment, the attendant dynamics of power, risk and decision-making and the variety of moving countries and travelling to new places.

How could it be that something that’s inherently social—a romantic relationship—can create the space or even encourage the letting go of self which is required for a spiritual journey in a quiet religion such as Sōtō Zen?

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