You are a miracle

You are a miracle

Are you a do-gooder? Do you always want to be fair, nice, and likable? Are you often putting others’ needs in front of your own to keep the peace? I used to get so down on myself for being critical or resentful; I thought that as a spiritual seeker, my goal was...
I have changed

I have changed

I have changed. Over a 15 months ago I decided it was time to make some major changes in my life. I left Equinox after teaching there for over twenty years, with the dream of moving up, moving on and moving beyond the walls of the gym. I didn’t think it was going to...
I am an extroverted introvert

I am an extroverted introvert

I always thought of myself as an extrovert. I lead classes, speak to large audiences, film videos and coach large groups of people – and I truly love it. It fills me up. But there is another side of me that is an introvert. I have only recently realized this,...
Read

Read

There is one question I often ask myself in raising three girls. “What do I think is an important habit to help my children develop, and why?” Last night as we were reading a bedtime story, I realized what an incredible value books have been to me. My own...
The greatest elixir for youthfulness

The greatest elixir for youthfulness

Today is my birthday and I turned 53 years old. The day of our birth is so sacred and so beautiful, but for many years I didn’t see it that way. Of course when I was a kid, I loved celebrating birthdays and opening presents but even as young as my teenage years, it...