Reality Is a Dance
As we exited a (to me delightful) dance event with Damian Woetzel and Lil Buck at the Guggenheim, a man behind us commented, “A lot of that was boring, and ...
Lifestyle, Nourishment, Self-care
A Dose of Farmer
End of summer slows Manhattan’s relentless pace. Greenmarkets overflowing with produce grace the sidewalks of my neighborhood four days a week. Other days, I venture beyond walking distance just to stroll past the stalls, oogle ...
Does it make a sound? Does it weigh a pound?
A popular query asks: If a tree falls in the woods and no one hears it, does it make a sound? Here’s the chronic dieter’s version: If no one sees ...
Love Your Ego
Everyone wants to love and be loved. Your ego is no different. But the ego has a harder time finding love because it’s confused about what love is and where love comes from. ...
Is Intention Enough?
People often say, it’s the intention that counts. Yes, intention counts, but no, it’s not enough. If you intend to practice but don’t actually practice, what have you gained? (Feeling guilty? Not ...
Creativity, Practice, Self-care
Who’s in Charge of You?
“Hello-o,” I sang into the phone. “Uh, umm, hmm…who is this? Is this the person in charge?” the caller asked, perhaps flummoxed to reach a human breathing rather than a ...
Optimistically speaking
As we started her treatment, I asked a client what improvements she had noticed in the weeks since we met. She listed a few things, small improvements, things only someone ...