Cuando todo se derrumba

It was divine intervention that I found & read this book. I had just hurriedly packed a trailer full of stuff & moved out of my house. I was in a bad place. I lost my job. My marriage was a huge disaster. And at age 30, I had to move in with my parents along with my son, 12. I was so wrecked, I ofte......more

My therapist recommended this book when I was dealing with the end of my 11-yr relationship. She introduced it to me saying that often, when things seems the darkest, it just means we on the verge of breakthrough. I was like "OK, that makes some sense." Then it sat on my book shelf for 8 YEARS! Then......more

This book is what I would call "tough-ass Buddhism." There's no chicken soup here, nothing cuddly or sentimental--it's not a consolation for tough times, but rather, a cool-toned introduction to the simple but rigorous practice of Buddhism as a vehicle for change, a different way to view one's self......more

It's the Jewish new year now. During the Jewish month of Alul, I usually try to spend time evaluating the last year and figuring out what's next.  And man, this year.  This year wasn't good for anyone, I realize that. And yet, I'm finishing this year feeling thoroughly disappointed with myself in prac......more

Pema Chodron is one of the first Buddhist writers I found as I began to explore Buddhist philosophy, along with Tara Brach and Thich Nhat Hanh. These are writers who understand the disconnection of Western culture. She writes and talks primarily about dealing with both the subtle undercurrent of fea......more