Here I am, about to start teaching a program at Kripalu, a lovely program/retreat center in Western Massachusetts. I took these photos when I went to see our program room just before it filled. 50 people would soon take their seats for “The Power of Meditation.” Who are they? What do they think […]
How to Meet the Extraordinary Difficulties of Our World
“In a world of noise, confusion and conflict it is necessary that there be places of silence, inner discipline, and peace. In such places love can blossom.” Thomas Merton . I know we are all grappling with how to meet the extraordinary difficulties of our world. I seem to vacillate these days between effort, worry, […]
Transmission Principle
The first thing I was taught in my own meditation teacher training was the Transmission Principle. Without honoring this principle, I learned, I would not teach effectively. . When meditation is taught, this principle often goes missing…which is too bad. It is where the transformational power, healing capacity, and connection to sacred world comes from. […]
Creating home.
This is my house. But is it my home? is a question I ask myself. I don’t think I’ve ever felt at home anywhere and, at this point in life—middle aged, no children, loner-y— would I even know how? Here, I see ornaments of my life: A table of photos of us and our families. […]
Available today! “Eat to Love: A Mindful Guide to Transforming Your Relationship with Food, Body, and Life.” Plus some special extras for you.
I wrote to you a few days ago about a book written by a nutrition therapist, Jenna Hollenstein, who has changed my life. It’s called Eat to Love and it’s available today! Jenna’s book shows you how to bring mindfulness to the way you view food, your body, and your ideas about beauty. I know […]
This book will help you love your body, food, and life. I’m so serious.
THIS BOOK. If you think of food and your body as endless projects requiring perfection—as opposed to sources of delight and joy—this book is for you. Rather than constantly counting and measuring and judging what you eat, you will recover a sense of pleasure in food. It points to the power of being willing to […]