Thursday, Sept 9th – Never Forget: Collective memory and shared grief on the 20th anniversary of Sept. 11th 20 years after the September 11th terrorist attacks, many who witnessed the horror that day can still recall images of the two burning towers, dust-covered crowds running to safety through the streets of lower Manhattan and first […]
Article from 2019 about my sex abuse in the Boy Scouts
Shame of the Boy Scouts: I was sexually abused by my troop leader | Perspective Dr. Daniel Gottlieb, an award-winning psychologist and former host of a popular WHYY radio show, writes about the shame he felt after being sexually abused by his Boy Scout troop leader when he was 12 years old. Dr. Dan Gottlieb […]
Saying goodbye to mother. Again
Dear Mom, In a few days, it will be the 23rd anniversary of your death. Although I was deeply saddened when it happened, I love the story that preceded it. You and dad were at a New Year’s Eve party at the Traymore hotel in Atlantic City along with many of your friends. Quite spontaneously […]
Heart to Heart: A Conversation Between Dan Gottlieb and Tara Brach
Heart to Heart: A Conversation Between Dan Gottlieb and Tara Brach
A Thanksgiving story:
Several days ago I was in my office when I felt my blood pressure spike. After a couple of minutes it went down but then it went up again. Although uncomfortable, this is not unusual. This is the way my body reacts to a noxious stimulus that I cannot feel. When this happens, 90% of […]
Adult children can still torment their father!
I had a talk with my 2 adult daughters about a very serious matter. I told them that I did not want to be buried when I died, I wanted to be cremated so as not to take up more space on this planet. I expected tears or one of them to try to convince […]
From Anger to Compassion
“First, you cry” is the title of Betty Rollins memoir about her breast cancer and subsequent mastectomy. If someone had asked me how I felt after watching the killing of George Floyd, I wouldn’t have known how to answer. I knew I felt rage towards the policeman and deep grief about Mr. Floyd’s family. And […]
Radical Compassion by Tara Brach
I rarely endorse books for fear that I will be flooded with authors who also want to be endorsed. But I make an exception here as I have just completed: “Radical Compassion” by Tara Brach. This is a beautifully written book by an author whose kindness and compassion can be found on every page. In […]
In Memoriam
An Obituary IN MEMORY OF MY MEMORY It was never crystal-clear as it always had a thin fog to it. For most of my life, I tried to pretend I remembered more than I did. But for most of my life that poor memory just lumbered along with me like an unwanted relative. […]
Finding Peace Amid Political Turmoil
Dates: Tuesdays, January 14, 21, 28, February 4, March 3
Time: 7 – 9 pm
Location: Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ
March 3rd follow up session at another Cherry Hill location
Cost: $295
Registration: Email Lori.Volpe@OpeningIn.com to receive notice of when registration begins
Climate change, guns, immigration, hatred and division, fear of an unpredictable future … today’s socio-political environment is creating much suffering. Together, we’ll use mindfulness and emotional regulation techniques to care for our minds, bodies and hearts and learn to navigate the news of disturbing world events more skillfully, finding a greater sense of ease. The practical skills you will acquire can also be used in other aspects of your life. All points of view are welcome.
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