Everyone does it: from the Burmese and Balinese to the Inuit and Icelanders. In the United States, almost half of us do it, making it one of the most common of our shared rituals. We give thanks for our food with prayer, with rituals and dance, before meals, after eating, and in praise of a bountiful harvest. We thank someone,…
In the wise words of John C. Maxwell, “Change is inevitable. Growth is optional.” Throughout our lives, we will all experience change in our careers, friendships, romantic relationships, and especially in our relationships with ourselves. It’s how we deal with this change, however, that defines who we are. In this podcast, Greg Voisen discusses highlights from Stephen G. Post’s book…
I am sitting in the Good Stuff Diner on West 14th Street across from Nicky Vreeland, a maroon-robed Buddhist monk with deep smile lines. A gifted photographer with an exquisite W Magazine-sponsored exhibit at ABC Carpet & Home to benefit the Tibet Center, Vreeland has mentioned that he finds harmony in his pictures. “Did that train you for life as a monk?” I ask. “I think that…
Not a diet, mindful eating is awareness of what you’re eating and why.
