I‘m having trouble with my words today. It‘s not that I don’t know what to say. It’s that there is too much to talk about. And per my typical all-or-nothing instinct, I feel like if I can’t tell you everything, it is futile to try conveying anything. But of course...
#thankyouthursday gratitude (and other blog posts)
Why yoga nidra is necessary if you’re going to read the not-fake news
Sometimes I wish I could hit the snooze button on the real world and its decidedly not fake news. I also know that being awake and aware is more important than ever. That's why I am grateful for yoga nidra. What is yoga nidra? “Yoga nidra is an extreme relaxation of...
Do not underestimate the value of nail polish perfection.
I used to think perfection was impossible. And I still know I will never be perfect, at least not in the sense of “being entirely without fault or defect.” But perfect can also mean “satisfying all requirements” and “corresponding to an ideal standard,” and by those...
Public education is more important than book promotion (or politics)
I am pretty sure that in the days before a certain artificial holiday I am supposed to be actively promoting my book about looking for love (and letting it find you). But as much as I care about Are You My Boyfriend?, and as much as I believe in its ability to...
Voices of reason are crucial right now. Listen to them. Raise yours.
I am an emotional person. I have lots and lots of feelings and I don't often repress them (anymore), plus on top of that I am extremely sensitive, so much so that I can often feel OTHER people’s feelings. Being empathic has its perks—for example, my intuition is on...
A post-inaugration pep talk, because I needed it and maybe you do too.
We are all okay. I pray, and pray, and pray, and this is all I have to say. Well. There might be more. In fact, I know there is. I have been writing to you for days, trying to find the words, the ways, to explain what it was like to be in Washington D.C. on Saturday,...
Six reasons why I’m grateful for food poisoning (even though it also sucks)
It might seem weird to say I am grateful for food poisoning. It would be more obvious to say that food poisoning sucks—and that is most definitely also true. But I did have awful food poisoning this week, and I am in fact grateful for it. Here are six reasons why: (1)...
Party on the platform! Or, the unexpected pleasure of a subway serenade
I recently read a piece of comfort that assured me working hard is the best way to feel satisfied, and as I walked to the train last night after a long day, I felt that I agreed. I am busy working toward some big goals, and that work does indeed engender satisfaction....
The exquisite grace of getting “let go,” and how self-care and gratitude can save the day
Yesterday I lost my job. Actually, it was a year ago yesterday, but I’ve remembered enough in the last twenty-four hours that it feels fresh. And I am grateful. A year ago today I hadn’t slept. I’d stayed up all night in a daze of shock and heartache. I’d let my job...
Books & Publications
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