Zen isn’t a one-size-fits-all routine.
It’s an inner spaciousness.
A quiet clarity that looks different for each of us.
Some find it in silence.
Others in deep focus.
Still others in doing less and doing it with intention.
In Zen at Work, Les Kaye offers a reminder:
Work itself can be a spiritual practice.
Not something to escape, but a place to return to presence.
To values.
To meaning.
Here are five invitations to shape your own version of Zen:
- Single-task. Let your attention rest in one place.
- Clear the clutter. Peace needs room to breathe.
- Notice the details. Engage your senses in the moment.
- Do less. White space reveals what matters.
- Focus on the process. Mastery and meaning come from how you work—not just what you achieve.
There’s no right or wrong way.
Zen is an art form.
Your form is the one that fits.
Zen cannot exist where there is clutter.
And when teams embrace this mindset?
Work becomes more grounded.
Collaboration deepens.
And success is measured not just in metrics, but in integrity and impact.
Your Turn
Does your workweek have moments of Zen?
How could you make some changes to get more intention and presence into your week?
What type of clutter is holding you back?