Zen teacher and poet Norman Fischer is founder of the Everyday Zen Foundation. He served as abbot of the San Francisco Zen Center from 1995 to 2000. He has written many books of prose and poetry, including Sailing Home: Using Homer’s Odyssey to Navigate Life’s Perils and Pitfalls.
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Line Goguen-Hughes
Line Goguen-Hughes is a dedicated mindfulness writer and editor for Mindful magazine and Mindful.org, specializing in meditation techniques, mindful living practices, and stress-reduction strategies. As a former assistant editor at Mindful, she has curated and crafted evidence-based articles, guided meditations, and practical well-being tips that help readers cultivate presence, resilience, and balance in daily life. With a passion for translating the latest mindfulness research into accessible insights, Line empowers audiences to deepen their practice and live more fully in the moment.
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