It happens to all of us. You’re walking down a hallway and your shirt gets snagged on a doorknob. You are stopped dead in your tracks but worse, your shirt is torn. You turn around, untangle yourself, and move on, a little more vigilant of protrusions in your path. Worrying works in much the same [...]
Archive | October, 2009
My Letter to the Yoga Journal
As we head for the home stretch in 2009, I think many would agree on an enduring lesson. Those in authority, whether Wall Street executives, bankers, or trendsetters, need to be challenged. In his book Outliers, Malcolm Gladwell breaks it down by socioeconomic factors and shares research on how wealthy children feel comfortable challenging teachers [...]
To the Freaks, Stoners, and Weirdos
The behavior of yoga students is often a reflection on their teacher. For instance, the students of Aaron “the Rabbi” King love a little post-class coffee talk and “kibbutzing” if not a nice touch. The students of anti-gravity yoga teachers Brock and Krista Cahill will bust into a handstand in the middle of nowhere. Thus, [...]
When You’ve Got 6 Months to Live…3 Tips for Seizing the Moment!
In the matter of 2 hours, I met 2 different people who’d been told they have 6 months to live. In their presence, I felt all of my worries, issues, and concerns fall by the wayside. These people know the true value of each and every moment. I was presenting at the National Cervical Cancer/HPV [...]
Miracle
A newlywed couple, arm in arm, was strolling into Whole Foods for their Sunday shopping. A solicitor stood in the couple’s way. The solicitor said boldly, “Please sign my petition for the plight of the dolphins. They need protection and they need it now!” The couple ignored the solicitor. Not a good idea. The solicitor [...]
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