There is a provocative Buddhist story about a man who encounters a hungry tiger on his path. The man turns and runs, as fast as he can, covering great distances with the tiger pursuing him - until he comes to the top of a cliff. He looks back at the nearing tiger...<< MORE >>

Any time is a good time to pause and take stock of our lives...Our goals may involve beginning new projects, or renewing plans that have long lain fallow. I find that people’s goals or resolutions can be generally divided into two types:<< MORE >>

It was Christmas Eve, but I had nearly forgotten as we hurried up the Greenwich Village street to attend a rather chic dinner party. The gathering was full of 20-something professionals...<< MORE >>

Gratitude is a gift that keeps on giving. To cultivate a grateful heart is to give our lives increasing grace and joy. << MORE >>

I have often heard others claim that a person either has faith or doesn't... However, in my work with others, I have gained clear evidence that faith can be discovered within the skeptic, and that there are means by which we can foster faith...<< MORE >>

Ah, summertime - a time of vacations, lush vegetation, long evening walks, pond & ocean dips, “lazy” & creative moments that stretch into hours… << MORE >>

Many people I have worked with express a yearning to engage in a spiritual practice of some sort, a regular activity that will help them grow into their deepest purpose. At the same time, many express a belief that they do not have the time, the discipline, or the worthiness to begin. What they often overlook is << MORE >>

Every new endeavor begins with making the space for it in our lives. Sometimes we have a dream or vision of what we want to accomplish, but must first clear the space in our already crowded lives to make it happen. The young farmer in the film, The Field of Dreams,<< MORE >>

Focusing on the breath is both an ancient tool for enlightenment and a modern healing practice. Since we are always breathing, the opportunity to work with our breath is ever-present. This powerful tool has many practical applications.<< MORE >>

Good question -- one that increasing numbers of people 50 and better are asking themselves. The good news is there is a Next. If you are ready to retire from a career, what's next could be a span of years equal to your entire working life.<< MORE >>