Last night (August 7, 2019) in New York City, following a weekend of more mass shootings in Dayton and El Paso, Times Square had a false alarm that demonstrated just how adrenalized our society has become. I posted the following on Facebook after the incident, both to share the story and to process the event [more…]
How I Fell in Love with Hamilton—and Why the Broadway Version Broke My Heart
This blog post chronicles my infatuation obsession love for the Broadway musical, Hamilton, an affection which sprung directly from a rarefied experience of connected presence–one of ANIMA’s primary themes. Here’s hoping this story can help you find such an experience in your world. At first, I played hard to get. I stayed aloof. The Broadway [more…]
I Want to Sing!
Life stirs so many emotions large and small, each on opportunity to experience more of our humanness. Funny that a Spontaneous Broadway improv class could open a new window into their wisdom. From mindfulness practice, I realize that I am more than my emotions. Moving from “I am angry” to “I feel angry” gives me [more…]
