I was not expecting such a dramatic turn of events. In fact, I’d been told I didn’t even really need to show up; I just needed to be reachable by phone. Yet what had been explained to me as a mostly procedural moment was suddenly one where I had to make major life decisions. The stakes were not on...

In some ways, I’ve often considered it my greatest virtue, yet lately I’ve seen it perhaps more accurately as a double-edged sword. Even the greatest poets and philosophers are divided. On the positive side, it allowed me to survive boatloads of childhood trauma. On the negative side, I’m often li...

The irony is truly epic. Perhaps so vast that it transcends genres, touching on camp comedy and forbidden love, ending in tragedy. It’s often said that the road to hell is paved with good intentions, and indeed, my journey started innocently enough. You see, I’ve been deve...

I did not consciously plan this, yet I also acknowledge that the timing is flawless. As I’m exploring The Power of Ritual (March Meditation HERE) this month, I just realized that I’m celebrating the anniversary of one of my own most potent practices. You see, I have taught an online yoga class every ...

Sometimes, it’s glaringly evident that the Universe has a keen, even biting, sense of humor. I was keenly aware of that this week as the quirkiest signs and synchronicities––all surrounding birthdays––repeated and amplified. It all began when, due to more pressing commitments, I had to abandon my pla...

Last week, exploring this month’s theme of The Power of Ritual (March Meditation HERE), I shared my secret for consistent piano practice. Namely, I committed to 13 minutes a day, an amount of time I can manage both in my schedule, and far more importantly, my mind perceives as non-overwhelming. By do...

March Meditation HERE It might be boastful to call it “The Social Event of the Year” but frankly it was. That is, Vlad’s birthday party celebration this past Sunday. Our favorite hipster coffee shop/micro-brewery (only in Bushwick!) volunteered to host it for him, and when the guests soared to ove...

Marginally less vacuuming. Honestly, that’s been the only silver lining I can think of regarding Malibu (Vlad’s best friend)’s absence this week. Mind you, nothing untoward has happened. Bobby and Neb, his parents, have gone on a family getaway to the Caribbean, which means Malibu is staying with ...

This guided meditation is 8 minutes long with an extra 16 minutes more of music by my talented friend David Buchs. You can stream it here or download in the link below. CLICK HERE TODownload