How this interview came to be. I first became aware of the existence of The War of Art while listening to an Accidental Creative podcast in which Todd Henry, the moderator, said it was one of the best books he had ever read about keeping creatively juicy. I bought it, read it, and freaked. It’s … Continue reading Interview with Steven Pressfield, Author of “The War of Art”
Month: October 2009
My Recipe for Transcendence
I have had moments in my life, “openings, “ if you will, periods out-of-time where I have been able to transcend my small self, break free of my conditioning, and see new and thrilling possibilities for living a more expanded existence. These moments have been few, but they’ve been profound. They have happened On the … Continue reading My Recipe for Transcendence
Wussie Wednesdays
I AM capable of guiding a soft yoga class, I AM! There is still “Happy” in Happy Hour yoga, and there is still some shred of “Grace” left in the Power and Grace class. (Isn’t there?) Here’s the thing about me and yoga: I like to churn. I like to find my edge and then … Continue reading Wussie Wednesdays
Talking To Myself
I didn’t go to Ithaca today. I stayed holed up in my room (after early morning Ashtanga practice) and wrote. And wrote. And wrote. I took a break for lunch, and to refresh my tea. Then I wrote. For hours. While the cat dozed on the bed. I wrote longhand, with my favorite pen (this … Continue reading Talking To Myself
100 Recipes #4 Fail
People always assume I’m a vegetarian because I teach yoga. But I’m not. I was a vegetarian for many years (maybe 10?) but when I was a vegetarian my diet was pretty crappy. Yeah, I didn’t eat meat, but I also didn’t eat well. My diet had a lot of dairy. Cheese mainly. Cheese dishes … Continue reading 100 Recipes #4 Fail
Books That Changed My Life #1
I listened to the This American Life podcast the other day and the theme was “Books That Changed My Life.” (Ira Glass, the host, thought it was a rather unusual idea that a book could change a person’s life. Whatever, Ira.) Not me. Oh no. There have been many books that have completely changed the … Continue reading Books That Changed My Life #1
Holding The Space
This morning I drove to the studio and was the first one there despite the fact that it was already 6:10 AM and we usually begin by 6:15. I hurried in, turned on the lights in the lounge, unlocked the studio, lit the candle, and only then went back and took off my jacket. Still, … Continue reading Holding The Space
Why I Wake Early (pace Mary Oliver)
My day starts at 4:30 AM. Yeah, it’s early, but not if I get to bed by 7:30 (along with all the other 3 year-olds). But I don’t. I stay up. I watch crap on TV (that I truly enjoy) or I read (just finished Trust Agents by Chris Brogan of crisbrogan.com (awesome book!) until … Continue reading Why I Wake Early (pace Mary Oliver)
100 Recipes #3 Fail
I tried a new recipe yesterday, something I taste-tested on Saturday at Wegman’s at one of those stations where they give out samples. It was a warm pasta salad with butternut squash, escarole, whole wheat fusili and lots of other yummy ingredients. Perfect! I took the recipe card and bought all the ingredients. The card … Continue reading 100 Recipes #3 Fail
A Waste of Good Poster Board
On Sunday I drove through town and there were abortion protesters at the intersection of 6 &15. Kids. Teenagers mostly. Waving handmade signs with incendiary slogans about how abortion is murder, etc. etc. Since it was Sunday, I figured they had probably gotten all worked up into a lather at Sunday School, decided to DO … Continue reading A Waste of Good Poster Board
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