House Music: It’s a Spiritual Thing

I was introduced to house music in the summer before my senior of college. The event was a Sunday daytime party on the water in San Francisco. Prior to that day, I thought electronic music was harsh, lacking heart. I grew up singing folk, classical, and show tunes...

The Meaning of Transformation

We had our first session of a new Transformation Group this Monday. Twelve of us met in my living room and started building a safe, supportive group in which to share our intentions, challenges, and victories over the next six months. It was a wonderful time, and I...

What you can Learn from your Jealousy

I don’t consider myself a particularly jealous person. However, of late I noticed myself, for the first time, driving by a house that was for sale and feeling bitter that I can’t have it, cursing my poor car (which is pretty banged up but reliable nonetheless),...

A Good Tantrum is Good for the Soul

When I was a young girl, and was really upset, I would get on my back on the floor (or New York City streets) and throw a tantrum. I imagine I looked somewhat like a crab, arms and legs kicking and writhing in the air. I also made a sound effect when I would cry I...

The “Why I’m Not Good Enough” List

During my drive to the office today, I found myself thinking about something I wanted to do, and then the very next thought, which really came out so quickly it was more like an overlapping thought which didn’t let the other one even breathe before it spurted out, was...