What You Practice Grows Stronger:Choosing Joy to De-Condition Our Negativity Bias Some years back, I was talking with a woman in our community. She was a breast cancer survivor and she told me about a conversation that she had with a friend who also was a survivor....
If we’re in the trance of unworthiness, we can’t embrace each other and our world in an open-hearted way. In this short video, I share a story (a personal favorite!) of what’s possible when we shine a light on the habits of self-aversion that block our...
Not too long ago, my ex-husband, Alex, brought us a big batch of his homemade almond butter. It is such a really delicious treat. I took a bite, and as I tasted it, I thought, “This is so good! I’m going to have some more.” And then immediately I thought, “No, I can’t...
When I talk to people about how much they experience joy, most say, “Not so much.” Joy is not a frequent visitor, and when it does appear, it’s fleeting. Joy arises when we are open to both the beauty and suffering inherent in living. Like a great sky that includes...
