“The river knows everything; one can learn everything from it.” —Herman Hesse, Siddhartha Ordinary daily experience needs to be a school where we study and a teacher from whom we learn. Is this how you approach your life? If not, you’re short-changing yourself. The Roman philosopher Seneca is quoted as saying: “As long as you… Read More…

Each day you wake up and you are faced with reality. Did you create that reality? Well…yes and no. reality is always co-created It is overly simplistic to say that “you create your reality.” Yes, you obviously play an integral part in creating your reality, but it is not a solo project. Human beings participate… Read More…

It is widely understood that in order to grow and improve your physical body, you need to stress your system, tear up your muscles and “feel the burn” on a fairly regular basis. But is there an equivalent to growing and improving your emotional life? The general understanding around this has been less clear, though… Read More…

The word ‘therapy’ comes from the Greek therapeia which means “curing and healing.” And that is exactly what transpires with many NYC couples who see me for relationship therapy. But truth be told: I do not do the curing and the healing—they do. And they do the great majority of it outside of therapy. couples… Read More…