I am an art teacher in a public high school in New York City. One day, I was in the middle of giving instructions to class showing the students how to begin a complex project. Suddenly, a loud, insistent voice pealed out. “Miss, Miss! I have...
“Start, then persevere until the end” is one way to approach projects. At times this can be a useful strategy. In fact for the two of us, when writing an article, the information sometimes comes fully formed like a mental download and all we need...
Many people find themselves navigating the challenge of having aging parents. It’s tough to witness a loved one’s frailty, particularly when he or she has dementia. When speaking with those who are struggling with their parent’s decline, I have come to suggest treasuring the gems...
Fourteen hours into our flight to New Zealand, Shya sat across from me on my foot rest with the fold down table between us. The steward covered the table with white linen and voilà: we had an airborne café. The journey to this unknown land had...
I went on a fishing trip up to a remote area in Canada, about an hour’s ride by helicopter south and west of Juneau, Alaska. Ariel wasn’t with me on this particular venture so mornings and evening meals were with the host family, guides and...
I was sitting at my desk when I heard my husband Thomas talking on speaker phone with someone in the other room. The conversation sounded so cheerful, exciting, and inviting that I felt magically drawn to the sound of their voices. I went over to him...
I woke up early this morning, long before light, and was overcome with the experience: I love my life. I read some messages from friends of mine, conversing with each other about projects they’re involved in, and was touched by their brilliance, generosity, spirit and heart. I love...
I gently stroked her silky fur but did not disturb her sleep. Did this infuse her kitten dreams and make them oh-so-sweet? ...
I entered the lodge in search of coffee. This was the last full day of our fishing adventure in British Columbia, and Shya had gone out early to fish before breakfast. The fire was crackling, the room cozy and within a half an hour or...
Anyone who regularly attends seminars with Ariel & Shya Kane has likely come across the idea that we are not the voice in our heads, but rather the ones who listen to it. For many, this concept feels strange or even incomprehensible. How can there...