


3 thoughts about enjoying the holidays as a sensitive person
I’ve always loved the Christmas season. Though I think of myself more as a Buddhist now, I grew up attending the Episcopal church, and the ritual, the carols, and the stories touch a deep place in me. I’ve performed Handel’s Messiah at least three... Read more
Crushed by a Death Star inner critic? Meet your unlikely rescuer
When that cruel inner voice attacks me, I can feel very alone. After all, who is going to come to my aid? Luke Skywalker? Yoda? The power of the Force? I don’t think so. And I have a feeling Harrison Ford is busy. But there is someone who can help, and... Read more
How to stay calm in the face of current events
When I opened the paper last Tuesday and saw the news about the San Bernardino massacre, I physically recoiled. My stomach tightened. As I turned away and shut my eyes, a cry came out of me: a pained noise, no words. Then, as questions crowded into my mind, I turned... Read more