As I sit to write, my heart is heavy with sadness over the outbreak of war in Ukraine. The lives of so many are being actively turned upside down.In times like these, as with the pandemic and economic crises, the reality of our interconnectedness bec...

Hi ,The last chance to join my next online course is here. Cultivating Authentic Communication starts tomorrow, so if you're on the fence about whether or not the class is for you, take a moment to check out a preview below.(And, something totally un...

Ever felt caught between speaking your truth and being kind?When we care deeply about something, when we’re faced with important issues like the health and safety of our family, our commitment to justice and equity, or our vision for our children’s f...

As you may already know, Vietnamese Zen master, poet and peace activist Venerable Thich Nhat Hanh passed away earlier this week at the age of 95. It would be difficult to overstate the tremendous impact Thich Nhat Hanh had on modern Buddhism. Kn...

We live in a rapidly changing world. From the ongoing global pandemic to the alarming climate crisis, there are powerful forces playing out every day.  I believe that contemplative practice has a unique role to play in the healing of our he...

Today is the Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, the day that marks the balance point between seasons, between dark and light. As the year draws to a close, I’ve been reflecting a lot on the shifting tides of our lives and how to align o...

Dear friends, Big news: I'm writing a new book!For years I've wanted to create a practical guide for developing inner resources to meet the challenges of our times. The book is tentatively called "Training the Heart: Skills for a Changing World."Each...

Dear friends,With the holidays just around the corner, many people I know are beginning to feel anxious about family gatherings. While we can’t control other people’s behavior, we can have some say over how we show up.Before I get into practical tips...

I was in my early 20s, struggling to find my way, when I asked one of my meditation teachers: “What can I hope to get from this practice?”His answer startled me. “Nothing. This practice isn’t about what you get; it’s about what you let go of.”Mainstr...

I’ll never forget what my friend Lee said to me many years ago.It was the end of an amazing summer that we had spent working as interns at a Jewish spiritual retreat center in the Catskills.I had been moving around a lot at that time in my life, and...