There is probably nothing that challenges us more than our relationships, since every aspect, every nuance of our life involves a relationship of some sort. Every waking and sleeping moment, we are engaged in a relationship with something or someone—with our spouse, boss, children, friends; with coworkers, store clerks, strangers; with our thoughts, dreams, [...]
Sending blessings and good wishes to all for a safe, peaceful and delicious Thanksgiving.
It’s always a good season for love, but spring and Mother’s Day add a deeper dimension. Love was not a word that got thrown around too much in our house when I was growing up. There were eight of us kids and our parents worked hard to make ends meet and raise us right, according [...]
The love expressed between partners in our Imperfect Partners couples workshop and the trust and willingness they all have to be vulnerable in front of each other and the group, has been truly inspiring. Being witness to that is such an honor. So, in tribute to them, and to celebrate the imminent holy season (Passover, [...]
For the last few weeks it has felt as if I know less and less each day, and much less than when I started the Buddhist Contemplative Care course. I’ve walked away from more than a few patients thinking that I didn’t do enough, didn’t say the right words, couldn’t relieve them of even a [...]
