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Clarity → Peace → Purpose
The Zenicist Journal
This isn’t just a blog—it’s a journey documenting my own path toward clarity, peace, and purpose, while also sharing insights, reflections, and resources that align with the philosophy of Zenicism.
Reset to Reclaim: The Power of Intentional Pause
There are moments in life when forward motion feels more like survival than progress. You're showing up, going through the motions, doing...
Eric Foster
Jun 32 min read
Self-Preservation Is Not Selfish: The Power of Saying “Enough”
There comes a point when doing your best starts breaking you. Not because you stopped caring. Not because you weren’t capable. But...
Eric Foster
Jun 23 min read
Cats: The Epitome of Zenicism
If there’s one creature that naturally embodies the principles of Zenicism, it’s the cat. Unbothered by expectations, selective with...
Eric Foster
Apr 222 min read
From Restlessness to Restoration: How Inner Peace Changed My Nights
There was a time in my life when I couldn't fall asleep in silence. Not because I was afraid of the dark—but because of the thoughts. The...
Eric Foster
Apr 143 min read
And It Could Be Better Too: Dismissing and Dismantling Toxic Positivity
“It could be worse.” How many times have you heard that phrase in response to a struggle, a frustration, or a moment of disappointment?...
Eric Foster
Apr 84 min read
Every Day Won’t Be a Good Day—And That’s Okay
We all have those days. The ones where everything feels off. The energy is low, motivation is nowhere to be found, and no matter how much...
Eric Foster
Apr 13 min read
Angels Among Us: Recognizing the Guides on Our Journey
The Moment of Recognition There are moments in life when someone enters unexpectedly, yet something deep inside tells you this person...
Eric Foster
Mar 194 min read
The Zenicist Mindset: How to Live with Clarity, Peace, and Purpose
More Than a Philosophy—A Way of Living Zenicism isn’t just a philosophy—it’s a way of seeing, thinking, and moving through life. It’s...
Eric Foster
Feb 282 min read
What Is Zenicism?
Zenicism (noun): A philosophy centered on the principles of clarity, peace, and purpose, through which one finds meaning by seeing...
Eric Foster
Feb 283 min read
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