I started reading a book called Serenity by Rabbi Zelig Pliskin. He uses the word to represent inner peace and living in the moment. I've tried to live in the present—let go of the past, stop mind-racing toward the future. I've attempted this on and off for more than a decade. Maybe this time will … Continue reading Serenity and Consicous Living
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Connecting to Your Inner Rhythm: We Are Humans, Not Machines
At the end of my morning yoga session I lay in savassana. Lying in savassana (corpse pose) is a way to integrate all the physical benefits of the yoga poses, as well as a great tool for calming the nerves! As I lay in savassana, I heard something rhythmically pulsing in my house. And that … Continue reading Connecting to Your Inner Rhythm: We Are Humans, Not Machines
Paying Bills
Paying bills was always a tedious time of the weekend in my home growing up. So I feel guilty when I go online and it is so much more effortless a task (other than the working to pay said bills part). I always had this image of myself struggling with the same serious adulthood task … Continue reading Paying Bills
Smart Ways to Bypass Your Smartphone
I was recently discussing with my friend how we are each trying to decrease our reliance on our smartphone. In a previous conversation I shared how buying a wristwatch was helpful for me so that I don't have to check my phone every time I want to know the time. Because when I do check … Continue reading Smart Ways to Bypass Your Smartphone
Playing it Smart with My Smartphone
I was recently relaying to my husband how I don't always like taking my phone with me when I go outside since having my phone nearby takes me out of the present moment. He agreed but also pointed out that if I removed some of the apps on my phone, then I wouldn't see my … Continue reading Playing it Smart with My Smartphone
As Computers Become Like Humans, Humans Become Like Robots
We are advancing in how to make computers mimic humans, such as a camera imitating a human eye or smart speakers that respond to our requests. While at the same time, humans are becoming more robotic—doing things by rote, on autopilot. Instead of living mindfully and marveling at the wonders of the human eye and … Continue reading As Computers Become Like Humans, Humans Become Like Robots
Living in the Moment in the Digital Age
I recently had a picnic outside with my daughter. I didn't bring my phone because I wanted to live in the moment and be fully present with my little munchkin. But then I felt bad when I couldn't take a picture to capture how sweet our venture outdoors was. I have felt this guilt many … Continue reading Living in the Moment in the Digital Age
TBT: Not So Awake, But Alive
This morning I missed the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) train to a conference by five minutes. This is day two of the conference and I was fortunate to make that train yesterday, but the bus/subway ran differently today and I left the Bronx subway stop eight minutes later. Since I knew I would anyway … Continue reading TBT: Not So Awake, But Alive
Drop Everything, Your Child Needs You
One of the skills you learn to develop as a parent is stopping things in the middle of what you are doing. This is especially hard for someone like me who likes to wrap a pretty bow on everything I do. And while it's a great skill to be able to complete things, it's also … Continue reading Drop Everything, Your Child Needs You
We Are Our Children’s Tour Guides
Pushing my toddler daughter in that classic red toy car a few months ago, led me to think about how we are tour guides for our children. We show them the world. Sometimes we can't see their expressions or reactions as they explore and learn, often we can! (So adorable!) But in all cases, part … Continue reading We Are Our Children’s Tour Guides
Mindful Nuggets 