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Own What Comes Next

I received my MBA in 1986 from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University and started my career as a high-yield analyst on October 19, 1989. In fact, there was a photo of me in Time magazine walking to work— the day the stock market crashed! After becoming sober in 2018, I embarked […]

Meditation While Moving

5 Alternatives to Sit Down Meditation Meditation is not limited to formally sitting with your eyes closed.  It is about being awake and aware no matter where you are. So, whether you are sitting, lying down, walking, standing, washing the dishes, taking a shower, biking, fishing, swimming, cooking, etc., each moment presents an opportunity to […]

Dreams, Detours and Destiny

Preface: For the past 3 years, my dear friend Benny has asked dozens of people to venture deep into the desert to abolish the concept of time and focus deeply on community. The trip is composed of hikes through nature, music, dance and stories. This year he asked a handful of us to give a […]

Breathwork Healing

I  first heard about David Elliott’s breathwork from my niece Katie, who practices Marma,  an ancient ayurvedic healing modality.  Ayurveda is a traditional Indian alternative medicine system that has a long, rich history of use. Under Ayurvedic medicine, it’s believed that the five elements of the world have a huge impact on a person’s health.  […]

Recovery Is My Superpower

On August 13–15, I attended the Multiple Pathways Recovery Conference in New Haven, Connecticut.  Affectionately known as ‘MPRC’, this conference is a gathering of the nation’s leading recovery leaders to share and educate one another about the many different pathways, methods, practices, rituals, programs, and belief systems recoveries can use to enhance their recovery journey […]

Using Singing Bowls to Heal Imbalances in the Endocrine System

I have a set of nine crystal bowls that I use to heal the mind, body and soul. My endocrine set is made up of a five-tone “pentatonic” scale, that includes bowls with the notes of: C#, D#, F#, G#, and A#.  Each of the endocrine glands are aligned with different chakras. Below is a […]

The Power of Intentions in Sound Bath Meditation

There’s a saying —“intention goes where the energy flows.” That’s why incorporating intentions into your sound bath can enhance the healing experience. Sound healing is based on the concept that everything that moves vibrates making some form of sound and frequency. The sounds that resonate from the crystal singing bowls bring your body back into balance […]

My Journey to Discovering Sound Bath

I was first introduced to sound bath meditation around 4 years ago. I won’t be over dramatic and say it changed me, but the amount of value it added to my life is hard to overstate. Before my sound bath journey, I tried and failed to establish consistent mediation practices. After discovering sound bath, I […]

Grounding Meditation Technique

Last month, I spent some time with my sister at the beach. Life was feeling a bit stressful, and I remembered the perfect meditation technique to practice. And what better place to do so than at the beach? The 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 Grounding Technique The 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 technique is one […]

ZEN IN ITALY: A MEDITATIVE TRAVEL EXPERIENCE

Meditation comes in many forms, each unique and valid. Whether sitting, lying down, walking, swimming, cooking, or fishing, there’s no right or wrong way to practice. What matters most is presence and awareness. It’s about being in the here and now. Born and bred a traveler, this year led me to Northern Italy. When I’m […]