Moved to Take Action
Sun, 11/24/2024

Moved to Take Action

My 12 year-old nephew, Daniel, is an exemplary student, known among teachers and staff at his elementary school for his compassion and empathy…

Expectations of perfection
Tue, 09/10/2024

Expectations of perfection

My client, Kate, was standing on one leg, palms pressed together with arms extended and “sweeping” them side to side. This exercise improves…

Follow these instructions
Thu, 05/16/2024

Follow these instructions

Last week was “Instructor Appreciation Week” at the seniors center where I teach my boxing class. Shortly after class started, the center’s…

We don't have to move mountains
Thu, 02/01/2024

We don't have to move mountains

Musician Nick Cave on the power of small actions:

"The everyday human gesture is always a heartbeat away from the miraculous. Remember that…

A new take on "Going Postal"
Tue, 12/26/2023

A new take on "Going Postal"

I was leaving a client’s home in an upscale area in Los Angeles, and I had some time on my hands in between sessions. I decided to fill it by…

Don't wait to appreciate!
Tue, 11/21/2023

Don't wait to appreciate!

At the start of my training sessions, I ask clients how they feel and how well they slept the night before. When I asked this of Brian, my new 21-…

My friend is myself.
Tue, 01/10/2023

My friend is myself.

My wish extends to us all—that today we tune in to our inner dialogue so we can shift unkind or judgmental thoughts, either toward ourselves or…