Category: anxiety + loneliness

I’d like to tell you about my yearning

November 22, 2012

I have a yearning. Let me explain. Sometimes I like to sit and think about the first courageous amoeba who ventured from the dank primordial

sit on a small wooden bench with yourself

November 7, 2012

This is a meditation trick I learned years ago. It’s simple and sweet. And I revert to it often. You might like it in these

It’s better to fall in love later

November 1, 2012

I keep coming up with theories on love. It’s a theme in my life. I’m of that age where it strikes everyone around me as

don’t work nervously

October 25, 2012

I am a little obsessed by the work habits of writers. And I love Henry Miller. And I’m very grateful for these little work mantras

Why your uncertainty is a good thing

October 17, 2012

A while back I read this interesting post on Psychology Today about embracing one’s uncertainness. Owning it and not running from it. I’m uncertain. I

five spiritual books to read this weekend

October 11, 2012

I was asked this recently and promised to share. I’ll keep it simple and to the point…just a few reads that have made a difference

how are we all so brave?

September 13, 2012

I came across this image by Manhattan-based writer and illustrator Maira Kalman via Maria Popova, one of my favourite bloggers. I, too, ask myself this, with tears

live out the confusions

August 29, 2012

This is something I learned only recently. I wish I’d learned it early. It is this: no one on this planet knows what they’re doing.

I’m being broken down

July 25, 2012

I’m now in Icaria, Greece. I should probably explain why and how and what for before launching into a post about an Icarian experience I’m

rising above suffering

July 19, 2012

Over a bit of wine the other night with the National Geographic team that I’ve joined here in Ikaria (that’s where I’m based just now…more