Feeling overwhelmed by the state of the world? You’re not alone. In this post, I share how the ancient Tibetan practice of Tonglen meditation helps me stay grounded, compassionate, and connected—even when the news feels unbearable. A step-by-step guide for softening, not shutting down.
When we are stuck in chronic pain, our world shrinks and becomes measured. How long can I walk? Can I
My dad was my favorite person. And when he died, a nothingness consumed me. Grief reorganizes your DNA. When you
Los Angeles, I can’t stop thinking about you. Watching the news coverage of what’s happening is devastating. It’s apocalyptic, unreal,
There is nothing so humbling as trying your hand at something completely new – especially when you are an expert
The quote by Pema Chodron emphasizes that true living involves continuous change and facing the unknown. The text explores how our identities can be destabilized when external factors shift, leading to fear and a desire for control. It suggests practicing self-compassion, gratitude, and meditation to cope with these feelings, and ultimately, to embrace change as a path to growth and freedom.
Three years ago, my partner and I moved into an apartment in Brooklyn with (gasp!) outdoor space and it has
I’ve gotten really lost. Lost in the twenty-four hour news cycle. Lost in social media updates and arguments. Lost in
It may have steps, but they are not in any sequential order, and they can randomly repeat. It is terrifying.
I think deep down, everyone kind of hates Valentine’s Day. From when we were little kids, sweating the possibility of
So I’ve been working/developing a film called FALLING TO PIECES. We just launched a Kickstarter campaign and plan to complete
On July 31st, 2013, breast cancer claimed my Mother one day before the fourth anniversary of my father’s death (also
Happy birthday to my father. Every year since his death, my father’s birthday makes me sad as he is no
How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Practice, Practice, Practice. How do you find peace, happiness & joy? Practice, Practice,
When you feel completely alone, you can be sure that millions (billions) of people in the world feel exactly as
I’ve had anxiety on my mind (or in my mind) for the last few weeks. It seems to be a
Forgiveness. Why is forgiveness so damn hard? I mean it’s alright as a concept, but the actuality of doing it?
Who would you be without your opinions, without your judgments? Without the daily assortment of THIS IS GOOD, THIS IS
Love is all there is. Love is ALL there is. When we are mourning the loss of a loved one,
I’m a big fan of detoxing, whether it’s cleansing teas and juices or weeding out the rolodex. A good detox
Today is my father’s birthday. He would have been 76 years old today. He wasn’t big into birthdays, and in
It’s not enough to know. Knowing is the first step but it’s not enough. It’s not enough to know that
So this is the deal. We know that we have bad habits. We sometimes even know what they are. But
I had a birthday the other day and I was struck by the fact that my birthday still held such
