So much has changed so quickly these past few months. It can all begin to take a toll on our wellbeing, the physical distancing in particular. We are, after all, social creatures. I haven’t seen any friends or family (other than my partner) in a...

Last week, the county where I live announced that shelter-in-place will continue until May 31st. What surprised me wasn’t the news (we were expecting this) but the mixed feelings it brought up. In addition to feeling disappointed and concerned f...

Dear friends,One of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do in my life was say goodbye to someone I loved. I was 14 when my grandmother’s cancer worsened. I flew back to Israel with my father, and we spent the week visiting Safta in the hospital...

Yesterday I was teaching a class online about how to cultivate more empathy and compassion for ourselves. There are so many obstacles that can make it hard to find tenderness for ourselves. We might believe that our personal pain doesn’t ma...

I’ve found myself checking my phone, reading the news, and turning on the radio more often lately. Each headline sends a little current of energy through me.“The virus is spreading… markets are crashing… schools are closed…”  If you’re worr...