Originally Posted by
lil brown bat
Simply being contemplative, thoughtful, at peace or focused is not "being Zen".
Like it or not, usage dictates meaning. "Zen" now also means contemplative, thoughtful, at peace, focused to the many millions of people who use it that way and are easily understood by everybody else.
I actually believe you do have the right to your own facts, but since you disagree, you've overruled yourself on this one.