Dear friends,This Thanksgiving holiday, as I reflect on both the beauty of gratitude, the pain of history and the violence in our world, I share some reflections from my new book, Your Heart Was Made For This.May we each nourish our hearts with grati...

Dear friends,This is a short note to share a few resources for these challenging times, plus a celebration.If you're in need of something to nourish your heart or restore balance, I've posted some recent guided meditations on my website along with a...

Dear friends,I want to thank each and every one of you who wrote in response to my last post—to those expressing appreciation, as well as those sharing critique. Please know that I take your words to heart deeply. I am in a phase of listening and dis...

Dear friends,This is a hard time for many of us. I'm still teaching my annual online communication class, and am sending this email as a reminder before it begins.Say What You Mean, Part I starts this Thursday. This is the last time I will teach this...

 The past week since the horrific terrorist attacks in Israel by Hamas and the ensuing war in Gaza have been extraordinarily difficult. As distraught as I feel, I cannot begin to fathom the shock, grief, and pain of those directly affected. Yet...

Dear friends,I want to share one of the talks I gave at a recent silent meditation retreat. It's called "Reclaiming the Beauty of the Heart."In it, I explore the courage it takes to open our hearts in a world of change, how having a child has changed...

The past few weeks have been rich in reflection and renewal, inspiring me to reach out and share some. My own birthday was followed by the Jewish New Year (belated Shana Tova), which was followed by our son’s first birthday!Looking back, I feel a mix...

I'm so happy to share that my fall online communication course is now open for registration. This year will be the last time I teach the online series live. All future versions will be pre-recorded.I'm also offering a special early bird discount for...

“Which would you rather have: great wealth and riches, or time with someone who clearly points out your faults?” As a young, enthusiastic seeker, I felt inspired by this Buddhist parable. I even romanticized the idea of humbly receiving difficul...

Dear friends,I'm so excited to share that my new book is now available for pre-order, Your Heart Was Made For This: Contemplative Practices to Meet a World in Crisis with Courage, Integrity, and Love. I've been working on it for two years, and can't...