Weekly Adventures

3 Spots Left HERE The concept applies to everything from spring cleaning to psychotherapy. Specifically, it’s the paradoxical phenomenon that occurs whenever you try to organize and tame any kind of chaos. Instead of diminishing, disorder rapidly escalates. As I explore this month’s theme...

I’ve never witnessed it before in real life (and I bet you haven’t either). In fact, the only instance I can recall of someone doing something remotely like this was in an episode of Sex and the City. Specifically, Samantha, after discovering Richard cheating on her, plasters the city with posters. ...

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 ...

Vlad’s B’Day Invite HERE Feb Meditation HERE I knew it would be the highlight of my week. Specifically, my semi-annual dental exam and cleaning. After years of neglecting my teeth in my 20s, I’ve become religious about my routine. Even though I’m reading Werner Herzog‘s ne...

Although it’s often part of our longer Sunday walk, Vlad and I rarely make purchases at the used bookstore in our neighborhood. We already have lifetimes of reading stacked in front of us, particularly given the literary dopamine rush that comes from instant delivery to our Kindle. Yet this was one p...