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...
Today is a special Father’s Day for me. It’s the first one without my dad, and the first one as a new dad. Before our son was born, I sat quietly and contemplated becoming a father. Thinking of my own dad, I felt safe and warm. He embodied prote...
Dear friends,I'm happy to announce two donation based, online events coming up.Sunday, June 11, 7:30am PT / 10:30am ETJoin me for an online meditation next Sunday morning. We'll meditate together, I'll offer a short talk, and respond to questions. Re...
Dear friends,One of my first meditation teachers was fond of saying, “Life is your best teacher. Allow life to be your teacher.” Those words have stayed with me all these years.I haven’t sent a newsletter in a few months because life has been a deman...
Dear friends,Life is a series of cycles. Every day, every season, every year we move through a natural arc of light and dark, expansion and contraction, joy and sorrow. When we take time to step back and reflect, we grow wiser.Wise reflection contemp...
