What the Dalai Lama taught me about annoying people

What the Dalai Lama taught me about annoying people

Do you have annoying people in your life? A boss, a co-worker, a family member? Of course you do. I want to share with you a simple practice so you can feel empowered in difficult situations. In the book The Art of Happiness by The Dalai Lama, His Holiness writes,...
I took my own advice, and was blown away by what happened

I took my own advice, and was blown away by what happened

I give a lot of advice. Each month, as a part of Sati365 (my personal coaching program in the form of a self-study and practice program), I advise participants to take part in a 30-day challenge; a simple exercise to do each day over 30 days to create a positive...
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...
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...