Monthly Archives: September 2015

Finding your own path Rabbi Jonathan Sacks claims that there are three questions every reflective person should ask: Who am I? Why am I here? “How then shall I live?” As we seek to answer these most fundamental questions we are often drawn to the cult of the expert, the teachers and political pundits andContinue reading “Finding your own path”

Going with the flow really means being present. But so often, we misunderstand this expression, thinking that it means we should acquiesce to stronger voices, refuse to stand up for what is right, or give up our dreams when we face difficulty. This is definitely not the case! Going with the flow means that weContinue reading “Going with the flow”

My family is embarking on a new and exciting adventure! No, we aren’t moving again. We’ve decided to adopt a primarily plant-based/vegan diet! Now, you might think it isn’t such a leap, especially since I’ve been a Raw Vegan for years. But, while I would be making my green juices and dehydrating my flax crackers,Continue reading

I’ve been reminded lately of the beauty of the Serenity Prayer, and how important it is to find a balance between surrender and being proactive. We so often swing to extremes. Surrender can turn into complacency and entitlement, and being proactive can turn into perfectionism and a need for control. So how do we findContinue reading

My five-month old puppy is teaching me about mindfulness! In particular, he is teaching me that it is my responsibility to teach others how to treat me. On our first day of puppy classes, the trainer explained that it is essential to establish yourself as the alpha in your relationship with your dog. Otherwise, theContinue reading

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the concept of regret. It’s something I usually avoid feeling because just one drop of regret sends me into a tailspin of shame and self-loathing. But I’m learning that regret doesn’t have to involve any shame. Consciously feeling regret means looking at a particular act or situation andContinue reading