The Joy of Eating: Lessons from a Silent Retreat

The Joy of Eating: Lessons from a Silent Retreat

I recently returned from a five-day silent retreat, and while there’s so much I could say about the experience, I want to start with what is near and dear to my heart—the food, of course. And not just the food itself, but the experience of eating—more specifically,...
Are you offering up cruel optimism?

Are you offering up cruel optimism?

I recently became aware the term “cruel optimism” in a book called: “Stolen Focus” by Johann Hari. Stolen Focus is a book about “Why You Can’t Pay Attention and How to Think Deeply Again.” I love these kinds of books. Although, reader beware,...