Dear friends, In hard times, one thing that sustains me is meaningful conversation. With so much pain and upheaval in the world right now, I turned to my friend and colleague Kazu Haga to talk about his new book, Fierce Vulnerability: Heali...

Dear friends, In a recent session at Clear Dharma Sangha, I explored the question, “What role can mindfulness play in meeting collective suffering and the challenges of our time?” Like many of you, I've been sitting with these questions—feeling the t...

Dear friends,I recently returned from teaching a seven-day Metta retreat at the Insight Meditation Society. Metta is the ancient Buddhist word translated as “lovingkindness”—an unconditional goodwill that connects us through our shared long...

Dear friends,One of the most helpful teachings I’ve encountered is the reminder that we don’t have to walk this path alone. While spiritual practice asks us to turn inward, it’s often in the company of others that we deepen, stretch, and grow.These d...

Dear friends,I'm writing to let you know about some upcoming events including an online hybrid retreat this spring and a "last call" for our early bird discount on my Say What You Mean Online Course Series.January 15: Save up to $70 on Say What You M...

Dear friends,As the new year begins, we may find ourselves in many different places: reeling from the holidays or feeling energized by them, recovering from family visits, lingering with their sweetness, or some combination of these. We may feel...

Dear friends,I'm thrilled to announce the Say What You Mean Online Course Series. These two online courses are the culmination of nearly two decades of work, teaching thousands of people to communicate more effectively.Since my book Say What You Mean...

Dear friends,I'm thrilled to announce the Say What You Mean Online Course Series. These two online courses are the culmination of nearly two decades of work, teaching thousands of people to communicate more effectively.Since my book Say What You Mean...

Dear friends,I’m writing to share some personal news and offer a (very!) early holiday gift.First, a heartfelt thank you to everyone who sent feedback on my last newsletter. I hope that the core of the piece—on working skillfully with grief and...

Dear friends,Today marks one year since the Hamas attacks in Israel, and nearly that long since Israel’s retaliation in Gaza and the West Bank began—a year of loss, unimaginable grief, spiraling violence, and a growing humanitarian crisis.I honor the...