COVID and Self-Compassion
March 2021 We are always in a state of change, moment to moment. But sometimes change happens in a more radical way. COVID has altered all of our lives. Many…
March 2021 We are always in a state of change, moment to moment. But sometimes change happens in a more radical way. COVID has altered all of our lives. Many…
In one way, life is full of limitations; and these days, these limitations have increased. With the ongoing crisis due to COVID, most of us have had to learn to cope…
Bob Dylan wrote the song “The Times They Are A-Changin” in fall of 1963, a pivotal time in US history. Martin Luther King had just delivered his “I Have a…
It feels like it’s been a long summer. I spent most of it inside or taking long walks. But I also have been meditating, doing yoga, writing, coaching, and preparing…
Dear Friends, In this strange and trying period, each of us is dealing with our own situation, our own set of circumstances, and our own specific challenges. There are no…
In this period, it’s difficult to make any plans for the future, or even to know what “future” means anymore. Everything has been upended. Plans we made have changed or…
Altruism is defined as “the belief in or practice of disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others." Altruism is also the title of a book written by French scientist…
Whatever religious beliefs, nationality, or cultural affiliations you may have, there is no escaping the Christmas time mood that descends during this season. Depending on your personal situation, you may…
Sometimes we want to accomplish things but can't see beyond self-imposed limitations. "Only this or that is possible, nothing more," you may think. But there are ways to see more…
We live in a culture where people want results fast. As a product of my culture, I want this too, and yet my life experience has shown me that few…