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Zen Benefiel – Author, Coach, and Visionary Leader

Zen Benefiel is a transformational life coach, conscious business strategist, and visionary author dedicated to catalyzing personal awakening and planetary transformation. With over four decades of experience in education, organizational development, and consciousness studies, Zen weaves together deep metaphysical insight and practical wisdom to help individuals and communities align with purpose and co-create meaningful change.

Holding an MBA and a Master’s in Organizational Management, Zen has designed and delivered curricula in holistic education, business planning, and leadership development across academic institutions, nonprofits, and wellness organizations.

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	Council of 300 - Galactic Federation: First Contact and the Future of Earth 4.22 avg rating — 9 ratings — published 2015	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Transformation: A Guide for Change 4.80 avg rating — 5 ratings — published 2010 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Planetary Citizens: Awakening the Heart of Humanity it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Extraterrestrial Contact?: Dunno, but it sure was weird. 3.50 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2015 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Alien Agendas and Anal Probes: UPDATED - Contact Considerations and Other Devices liked it 3.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2014 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Religious Sex - Messianic Complex to Mastery of the Moment it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2008	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Self-Help Credit Union: Coursework for Creating it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Ascending at the Speed of Surrender it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Unconventional Conventionalist: Coagulating Possibilities from Chaos it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Zen Benefiel made a comment on Halvor (Raknes)’s review of Zero to One: Making Our Way Toward a Conscious Civilization " It's interesting to see how perception and perspective are revealed in this review. Perhaps writing a book of their own would be a good path to take. ...more "
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“A point of perspection dances in the balance of the seer's vision.”
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“A point of perspection dances in the balance of the seer's vision.”
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“Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!”
― Hunter S. Thompson, The Proud Highway: Saga of a Desperate Southern Gentleman, 1955-1967

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Jul 12, 2013 02:14PM

Hi Zen,

Thanks for adding me to your circle of friends. I look forward to hearing your thoughts about books you enjoy. Shine on!

Love and laughter--always,
Jordan

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