PsychoZen Meets Life

Principles are terrific until you try to put them into practice. That's when the shit hits the fan. You feel terrible (not serene); You act badly (hurting the one you love); You use your addiction (cookies, anyone?). Here's where you get to read all about it.

Reading "Henrietta Lacks"

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks might be the saddest book I've ever read.   If you don't...Read More

Happy Holidays!!!!!!!!!! Really?

My daughter was surprised when I mentioned that I always get a lot of business this time of year.  "But isn't everyone happy during the Holidays?"  Exactly.   Everyone is...Read More

My Toe is my Teacher

Part 1:  The Cure

Have you ever had an electric toe?  It's quite an experience, unlike any other pain.  You step on it funny and suddenly a shocking,...Read More

How to Change the World, Justina.

One morning on the way to Ballet class, I hear the news that Black Americans are moving away from northern urban areas toward the South and into the suburbs.  This interests me for what it...Read More

Crips on the Subway

My hips were already hurting as I was standing on the platform.   I could almost feel the relief of the seat as I waited for the train…and waited...Read More

Department of Defense

Three bikes already stolen, and yesterday, one mangled beyond rideability.   If I knew who the enemy was, I'd sign up for the war!

Moving to the city last winter from our little...Read More

The Monster

In the moments before ballet class was to begin, I was hanging over my legs, trying to find the inner awareness of my spine.  Suddenly, improbably, I felt another body in my space--an...Read More

What Seduces You?

What tempts you to fall out of your mind?  For me, it is belonging.  If someone says 'you are one of us,' I'm toast, especially if it's a ...Read More

Picking up the Other Dog's Poop

I have a dog. My dog poops.  So do the other dogs. People get mad at dogs because their owners leave the poop under their shoes.

I love my dog and want him to be accepted by the...Read More

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