I love the long nights of winter. I assumed that it was a response to the promise of longer days coming soon after. And who wouldn’t love those long days when you awaken to the light? I even enjoy the very long days in Alaska in the summer.   In the last several weeks, through … Continue reading The Winter’s Aha Moments →

Wednesday, July 26, 2017 I find that when I go to a seminar in an idyllic country setting during the summer, I hope and expect that it will be accompanied by weather that allows an array of hiking, kayaking and other outdoor delights. However, being at Omega Institute in Rhinebeck this week has been an … Continue reading A Perfect Day →

  Growing up summers were filled with pleasures. We would take long trips to see the rest of the family to Arizona or Ohio that defined the highlights of summer vacation. But there was also the day-to-day living with the slowness of the summer and the enjoyment of the outdoors. There were endless times in … Continue reading The Taste of Summer →

When there is a subject that I love, I pursue greater knowledge and understanding all the time. In the case of Qigong, I study nights, practice and travel to learn more. It being summer there are more workshop opportunities.   This past weekend I was at Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY at a Qi Summit. … Continue reading Defining Qigong →

A year ago today I published my first book, a memoir on my journey with my father. The task of why I wrote it changes in my heart every few months, but I thought this would be a good point to stop and express some of my motivation behind writing the book. When I was still … Continue reading Why I wrote Unexpected Gifts →