Finding a cure for neurasthenia
A moment to come together During the holidays, my fam and I were discussing the virtues of The Vermont Country Store, which led to a conversation about The
Creating Your Notre Dame
As we marvel at Notre Dame’s rise from the ashes, I am reminded of the story of the three bricklayers. If it’s an unfamiliar story, it’s about a traveler who enco
Dear God,
Dear God, This morning,I woke up. I’m alive.I felt my feet hit the ground.That feeling never gets old.I’m lucky. It’s another day of bonus time. You threw a lot a
The Bear, the Rat, and the Bird / Wisdom from the Winter Stream
Given our proximity to NYC’s hustle and bustle, I always love seeing deer, foxes, and other wildlife as I walk our neighborhood. Legend has it that a wise bear wandered by a
2024 is “Wrapped”
2024 is a wrap—at least according to Spotify. This week, subscribers received their “2024 Wrapped,” which highlighted their top artists, songs, podcasts (ho
The Value of Connection
Come back here next week for the answer to this Pause Breathe Reflect Connections Puzzle. Of course, you can always email me if you think you’ve got it! If you are new to Con
Gratitude, Progress, and a Big Yellow Taxi 
In 1969, a singer-songwriter pulled back the curtains of her Honolulu hotel room to a heartbreaking view: pristine mountains in the distance, overshadowed by a sprawling concrete p
Asking For Your Help
A moment to pause During the pandemic, our family was into the show Shark Tank. As businesses struggled and the world wondered what would become of us, the show gave me hope t
What’s in Your Toolbox?
Yesterday at Montclair, New Jersey’s Farmers’ Market, I talked with people about an urgent problem: our need to unplug and The Global Day of Unplugging on Mar
The Tooth Fairy, The Great Pumpkin and Other Beliefs
When my youngest was eight or nine, she demanded the truth about the Tooth Fairy but was none too pleased when we told her. She’s gotten over it, and last week, she turned 24
