The Parasite of Self-Importance

"By breaking down our sense of self-importance, all we lose is a parasite that has long infected our minds. What we gain in return is freedom of mind, openness, spontaneity, simplicity, and altruism: all of which are qualities of … [Read more...]

Coleen

Coleen and I practice yoga together. She is my teacher, a friend and a confidante.  Coleen epitomizes the grace and elegance of yoga.  Her movements are like poetry in motion. Me, trying to keep pace with her — not so much. … [Read more...]

Lessons From the Movies

We watched Hillbilly Elegy on Netflix the other night.  A moving story of a young boy who grows up in a poor, dysfunctional home, raised by his single Mom who was an addict.  He beats all the odds to graduate law school from Yale. This … [Read more...]

My Dad, My Hero

It’s been 16 years since Dad passed away. In some strange way, it seems like a recent event.  Dad was, and will always be, my hero.   The central focus of everything Dad did, was his family.  Growing up in traditional, conservative, … [Read more...]