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Mark Reid

Mark Reid is the host of the Zen Sammich podcast. Previously, he was an English professor at Kanagawa University, Tokyo University of Science, and Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University. He was also an attorney for 10 years, first as an Assistant District Attorney in New York state, and later worked in Securities Law for a large firm in Birmingham, Alabama. He now lives in the countryside of Japan and makes washi (traditional Japanese paper) for a living with his wife, Haruka. A graduate of the University of Alabama in political science and religion, with an MA from Florida State University in philosophy and ethics, and a JD from Syracuse University College of Law, he has a diversified background that through diligence and good fortune has taken him all over the world, including residential stints in Greece, England, and South Korea.

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How to Talk to (Almost) Anyone

"Most of us do ok, but are there any situations that make you feel awkward? Like, talking to children or very opinionated people?" ...

Why Do Adults Stop Drawing?

"Why do most of us stop drawing after childhood? Are we missing out on something by not tapping into that creative energy and curiosity?" ...

The Onus of Plenty: Society’s Need for a Paradigm Shift

"The question of why we should care about the unsheltered seems incredulous to even ask, yet for the sake of argument, let's examine one simple reply: it is a solvable problem." ...

Making the Case in Favor of Forgetfulness

"Forgetfulness compels me to fully engage with my surroundings and the people I love as well. I appreciate the beauty of life in front of me, unburdened by the past or future." ...

Appreciation of Fleeting, Profound, Subtle Beauty in a Single Word

"Next time you are appreciating a setting sun or even just a great line in a movie that is deeper than the movie itself, you have a new word to describe that feeling." ...